Appearance
Pale straw colored viscous liquid
Function
It is a detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.). SLES is an inexpensive and very effective foaming agent.
Synonyms
Sodium Lauryl Ether Suphate 70; Unichem ES70; Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate; Sodium Alkyl Ethoxy Sulphate, Sodium C10-16 Alkyl Ethoxy Sulphate (Predominantly C12-C14)
Storage
Store in plastic, plastic lined or stainless steel, tight closed containers at between 5 and 40oC. Do not store close to strong oxidizing agents which could aggravate any fire situation.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 485 lb. Liquipak
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Fatty alcohols
- emulsifier
- surfactant
- foam & viccosity booster
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NON REGULATED CHEMICALS NOI CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 10-15oC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A