Basic information
- Standard SMILES
CCCCCCCCCCCCO.O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].[Na+].[Na+]- InChIKey
SEKVTWKYOIVNGT-UHFFFAOYSA-L- Molecular formula
- C24H50Na2O5S
- Average molar mass
- 496.7 g/mol
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Sodium lauryl ether sulfate
- English name
- Sodium lauryl ether sulfate
- Molecular formula
- C24H50Na2O5S
- Molecular weight
- 496.7
Names & synonyms
Database identifiers
- CAS
68585-34-2
Properties
Physicochemical properties
- storage temp.
- Hygroscopic, Refrigerator, Under inert atmosphere
- solubility
- Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Sparingly), Water (Slightly)
- form
- Gel
- color
- Colourless to Off-White
- Stability
- Hygroscopic
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
- FOAMINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C12H26O.2Na.H2O4S/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13;;;1-5(2,3)4/h13H,2-12H2,1H3;;;(H2,1,2,3,4)/q;2*+1;/p-2
- InChIKey
- SEKVTWKYOIVNGT-UHFFFAOYSA-L
- SMILES
- [Na+].[Na+].S([O-])([O-])(=O)=O.OCCCCCCCCCCCC
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 68585 · 68585-34-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
- EPA Substance Registry System
- 10 · Polyethylene glycol mono-C10-16-alkyl ether sulfate sodium salt (68585-34-2)
- Symbol(GHS)
- 7 · GHS07
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- 319 · H319-H315
- Precautionary statements
- 264 · P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P
- TSCA
- TSCA listed
Safety & regulation
Safety data
- tsca
- TSCA listed
- Signal word
- Warning
- Symbol(GHS)
- GHS07
- Hazard statements
- H319-H315
- Precautionary statements
- P264-P280-P302+P352-P321-P332+P313-P362-P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P
Chemistry & industry
Applications
DescriptionSodium laureth sulfate (SLES) is a very effective foaming agent. It is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products such as soaps, shampoos, toothpaste. Used in wetting agent formulations, liquid detergents, cleaners, shampoos and laundry detergents. SLES is also surfactants that is used in many cosmetic products for cleaning and emulsifying properties. SLES 70% dissolves readily in hard and soft water and provides a consistent foam character. Synonyms: Sodium lauryl ether sulfate; Laurylether sodium sulphate; Lauryl ether sulfate sodium; Sodium lauryl ether sulphate; Sodium laureth sulphate; CAS #: 68585-34-2; Molecular Formula: C12H25(OCH2CH2)2OSO3Na.
UsesSodium lauryl ether sulfate is an anionic surfactant. Its excellent detergency makes it one of the key components of rinse-off products, as a primary surfactant. In addition to cleansing power, SLES is distinguished by excellent emulsification and foaming abilities, and compatibility with the majority of surfactants (all except cationic).
UsesSodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate can be used for wood coating formulation.
UsesSodium laureth sulfate (sometimes referred to as SLES) is used in cosmetics as a detergent and also to make products bubble and foam. It is common in shampoos, shower gels and facial cleansers. It is also found in household cleaning products, like dish soap.
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Additional notes
DefinitionSodium lauryl ether sulfate(SLES) is an anionic surfactant which is widely used in rinse off products as a primary surfactant. In addition to excellent detergency (also referred as cleansing), it also has excellent emulsification and foamability. It is major component of rinse-off products. It is compatible with all surfactants except cationic.
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