Sodium lauryl ether sulphate

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) is a widely used anionic surfactant with good foaming and good cleaning abilities. It is easy to find it in personal care products such as shampoos and body washes, facial cleansers, industrial cleaners, and detergents. SLES is a low irritant to the skin, derived as it is by ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol, and provides an excellent emulsifying action, as well. SLES, therefore, is ideal when there is a need for a mild but effective cleanser. Its flexibility, low cost, and the fact that it can mix well with various ingredients have seen it be a favorite in all areas of the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and cleaning sectors in the manufacture of a high-working, stable liquid mix.