Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate is a surfactant used in a variety of cleaning and personal care products due to its foaming and cleaning properties.
- Cleaning Products: Used as a foaming agent and surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
- Household Products: Applied in laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and surface cleaners.
- Industrial Cleaning: Used in degreasers and industrial cleaning products.
- Personal Care: Used as an emulsifier and cleanser in cosmetic formulations.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties |
Data |
| Appearance |
Clear to slightly yellow viscous liquid |
| Odor |
Slight characteristic odor |
| Molecular Formula |
C12H26O4S |
| Molecular Weight |
298.40 g/mol |
| Boiling Point |
250 °C |
| Density |
1.01 g/cm³ |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Flash Point |
100 °C |
| Chemical Stability |
Stable under normal conditions, but should be stored in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight |