Alkopon
Anionic tensoative. SLES are used in the formulation for mild cleansing & baby products due to their low skin irritation. They are excellent foamer regardless of water hardness. They are used in shampoos, bath products and hand soaps offering excellent viscosity response, foam properties and skin compatibility. In general, foaming, mildness, salt tolerance and water solubility increase with increasing moles of ethylene oxide.
- Synonyms
- Alkopon C, Alkopon CN, SLES, Sodium Laureth (n = 2) Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate
- Chemical Formula
- CH3(CH2)10CH2(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na
- CAS Number
- 68891-38-3
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 288 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 4.4°C
- Boiling Point
- > 100 °C.
- Flash Point
- 93.3°C
- Density
- 0.982 g/cc
- Forms
- Liquid, Viscous, Yellow
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Hair care
- Cleaning products
- Shampoo
- Skin care products
- Household industrial
- Personal care
- Cosmetic products
- Beauty products
- Emulsifying agent
Industries
- Beauty & Personal Care
- Cleaning