DESCRIPTION: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a sodium salt of laurel alcohol ethoxy sulfate. SLES produces lots of suds that are gentle and mild. Lots of suds are perceived by the consumer as the effectiveness of cleaning products. This makes it great for products that need lots of foam creation, such as shampoos, body washes, and bubble baths. It produced products with excellent clarity and a mild odour. SLES is ale biodegradable.
FEATURES
- Milder and less irritating than SLS
- Produces a lot of suds.
- Low eye-irritation
- Relatively unaffected by hard water. Best add a chelator
- Naturally derived.
- Good cleansing power
- Cold processible
- Foam boosting
- Emulsifying
- Wetting
- Wide compatibility
- Good viscosity with or without sodium chloride
- High biodegradability
APPLICATIONS: Can be used for cleansing products such as shaving creams, body washes, bubble baths, etc
HOW TO USE
INCI: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Solubility: Water
Use Rate: 1.0 – 15.0
Temperature Tolerance: Avoid temperatures above 75°C
pH Stability: 5.0 – 11.5
Charge: Anionic
Appearance: Viscous cloudy paste – colourless to pale yellow
Assay: 70% Active matter
Storage: Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.
This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations. As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.
