- Production:
- SLES can be obtained by sulfonating lauryl alcohol with ethylene oxide.
- Applications:
- Personal Care Products: SLES is used as a foaming and cleansing agent in personal care products such as shampoos and shower gels.
- Cleaning Products: SLES can be used as a surfactant in cleaning products.
Properties of SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate):
- Chemical Formula: Varies (depending on the length of the ethylene oxide chain)
- Molecular Weight: Varies (depending on the length of the ethylene oxide chain)
- Physical State: Colorless or light yellow liquid
- Odor: Has a mild chemical odor
- Solubility: Easily soluble in water
- Hazard Symbols: Can cause irritation to skin and eyes upon contact