Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Catalog Number	ACM9004824-4
CAS	9004-82-4
Structure
Description	Anionic surfactant manufactured by modern air-SO3 process. Good applicability in high foaming fine cleansing products. Mild to the skin in properly blended formulations, high foaming in the presence of hard water, excellent foam stabilization, ease of handling. Can be blended with various co-surfactants. Content: 58-62% actives.
Synonyms	Sodium lauryl polyoxyethylene ether sulfate
IUPAC Name	Sodium;2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate
Molecular Weight	332.43
Molecular Formula	C14H29NaO5S
Canonical SMILES	CCCCCCCCCCCCOCCOS(=O)(=O)[O-].[Na+]
InChI	InChI=1S/C14H30O5S.Na/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-18-13-14-19-20(15,16)17;/h2-14H2,1H3,(H,15,16,17);/q;+1/p-1
InChI Key	ASEFUFIKYOCPIJ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Solubility	Water-soluble
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy yellow liquid
Application	Shampoos, shower gels, face cleansers
Storage	Store light-protected at a cool and dry place
Complexity	290
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count	2
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count	0
Exact Mass	332.16333948
Heavy Atom Count	21
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	5
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Monoisotopic Mass	332.16333948
Physical State	Liquid
Rotatable Bond Count	15
Topological Polar Surface Area	84 Ų

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The Multifunctional Uses of Sodium Laureth Sulfate as a Surfactant

Sodium laureth sulfate is an anionic surfactant that is widely used in personal care products, cleaning products, industrial applications, agrochemicals, pharmaceutical products, and environmental restoration. Get more information on:

• What Is Sodium Laureth Sulfate?
• Synthesis of Sodium Laureth Sulfate
• Applications of Sodium Laureth Sulfate
• Sodium Laureth Sulfate VS Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

What is Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) used for?

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is used as an anionic detergent and surfactant.

What are some examples of personal care products that contain SLES?

Examples of personal care products that contain SLES include soaps, shampoos, and toothpaste.

Where is SLES derived from?

SLES is derived from palm kernel oil or coconut oil.

What is the chemical formula of SLES?

The chemical formula of SLES is CH3(CH2)11(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na.

How is SLES produced industrially?

SLES is prepared by ethoxylation of dodecyl alcohol, which is produced from palm kernel oil or coconut oil.

What are some alternatives to SLES in consumer products?

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) are alternatives to SLES in consumer products.

Is SLES safe for consumer use?

Tests in the US indicate that SLES is safe for consumer use.

What are some potential irritations caused by SLES?

SLES has been shown to cause eye or skin irritation in experiments conducted on animals and humans.

What is the potential contamination associated with SLES products?

Products containing SLES can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, a by-product of SLES production, which is classified as a possibly carcinogenic substance.

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