Why source Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) from Neuchem?

• Neuchem enjoys relationships with world-class producers of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, enabling us to supply our customers with minimal lead times and cost savings.
• As an integral link in your supply chain, we deliver raw materials to your doorstep in a secure, cost-competitive, and friendly environment.
• Neuchem carefully selects our suppliers to guarantee high quality materials on a consistent basis.

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Uses/Applications

Personal Care Products

• Cleansing Agent: Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) is a key ingredient in shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, and toothpaste. It effectively removes dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin and hair, while also providing a rich lather that enhances the user experience.
• Foaming Agent: SLES is valued for its ability to produce stable and long-lasting foam, making it a popular choice in various personal care formulations.

Household Cleaners

• Detergent: SLES is widely used in dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, and all-purpose cleaners. It helps break down grease, oils, and stains, improving the cleaning efficiency of these products.
• Emulsifier: In household cleaning products, SLES acts as an emulsifying agent, ensuring that oils and dirt are evenly dispersed in water, allowing for easy rinsing.

Industrial Cleaners

• Heavy-Duty Cleaning: SLES is incorporated into industrial cleaners, including degreasers and car wash products, where it serves as a potent detergent capable of tackling tough, greasy residues.
• Foam Stabilizer: Its foaming properties also help create formulations that cling to surfaces longer, enhancing cleaning action in industrial applications.

Textile Industry

• Wetting Agent: In textile processing, SLES is used as a wetting agent to ensure even penetration of water and chemicals into fabrics, which is essential during dyeing and scouring processes.
• Scouring Agent: It aids in the removal of natural oils, waxes, and other impurities from fibers, preparing them for further processing or dyeing.

Paints and Coatings

• Dispersant: SLES is used in water-based paints and coatings to disperse pigments evenly, ensuring a uniform color and finish. It also helps stabilize the formulation, preventing pigment settling.
• Formulation Aid: It improves the overall spreadability and application characteristics of paints and coatings.

Agrochemicals

• Emulsifying Agent: SLES is employed in the formulation of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to create stable emulsions that ensure even distribution of active ingredients.
• Wetting Agent: It enhances the wetting properties of agrochemical formulations, aiding in the uniform coverage of plant surfaces.

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) End Markets

Personal Care and Cosmetics Industry
Household Cleaning Products
Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing
Textile Processing
Paints and Coatings Industry
Agrochemicals