Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES 70%)
Sodium laureth sulfate
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Names
IUPAC name
α-Sulfo-ω-(dodecyloxy)-poly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl), sodium salt
Other names
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate
Sodium laureth sulphate
Sodium lauryl ether sulphate
Identifiers
CAS Number
9004-82-4 ☑
Abbreviations SLES
ChemSpider
none
ECHA InfoCard 100.036.281
PubChem CID
23665884 (sodium 2-dodecoxyethyl sulfate)
UNII
ZZQ59TY3KG (sodium laureth-2 sulfate) ☒
BPV390UAP0 (sodium laureth-3 sulfate) ☒
410Q7WN1BX (sodium laureth-5 sulfate) ☒
Properties
Chemical formula
CH3(CH2)11(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na
Molar mass Variable; typically around 420 g/mol
(288.38 + 44.05n) g/mol
Hazards
NFPA 704
NFPA 704 four-colored diamond
120
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references
Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), an accepted contraction of sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), is an anionic detergent and surfactant found in many personal care products (soaps, shampoos, toothpaste etc.).