Product Details
Molecular Formula
(C2H4O)nC12H26O4S.Na
Molecular Weight
272.37987
Appearance
Clear viscous Liquid
Description
Sodium lauryl polyoxyethylene ether sulfate (commonly known as SLES or AES) is an anionic surfactant. It is a mixture of sodium salts of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol. In its raw form, it typically appears as a white or pale yellow gel-like paste, or a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It is known for its excellent foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying properties聽and is considered milder on the skin compared to sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).
Stability and Storage Conditions
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Storage
Store at room temperature
Applications
SLES is a primary surfactant widely used in personal care and cosmetic products
SMILES
O(CCCCCCCCCCCC)C{-}CO{+n}S(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);
InChI Key
ATVIWQFLMJFCGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N