Description

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) 70% is a high-foaming anionic surfactant used in a wide range of personal care and household cleaning formulations. It is valued for its strong cleansing ability, stable foam, and easy compatibility with many liquid systems. This product is suitable for formulators, small manufacturers, and makers in New Zealand who need a reliable surfactant for shampoos, hand wash, body wash, facial cleansers, and general liquid cleaning products.

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate Benefits

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate is widely chosen because it helps create rich lather, improves cleansing performance, and supports a pleasant washing experience. In many formulas, SLES 70% also works well with other surfactants, thickeners, and conditioning ingredients. This makes it a practical raw material for both personal care and home care applications where consistency, foam quality, and rinse-off performance are important.

Ideal applications

• Shampoo formulations
• Body wash and shower gels
• Liquid hand soap
• Facial cleansers
• Car wash products
• General cleaning formulations

Why formulators choose SLES 70%

• Produces rich and stable foam
• Offers effective cleansing performance
• Easy to blend into suitable liquid formulas
• Commonly used in personal care and cleaning products
• Suitable for a variety of rinse-off applications

Product specifications

• Product: Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) 70%
• CAS No: 9004-82-4
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Pack sizes: 1 Litre, 2 Litre, and 4 Litre
• Larger quantities available upon request

How to use in formulations

SLES 70% is a concentrated raw material and should be used as part of a balanced formulation rather than applied directly to the skin. The exact usage level depends on the final product type, the supporting ingredients, and the performance target of the formula. In shampoo and body wash systems, formulators often combine SLES with co-surfactants, humectants, fragrance, preservatives, and conditioning agents to achieve the desired viscosity, mildness, and foam profile.

If you are developing handmade or small-batch products, it can also be helpful to browse our shop collection for other compatible ingredients and packaging options. For customers interested in broader cleaning and wash solutions, our store also features products across personal care and household use categories.

Quality and sourcing notes

We supply Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) 70% for customers who need a practical and commonly used surfactant in New Zealand. It is selected for applications where foaming action, cleansing efficiency, and consistent performance are essential. If you are comparing surfactants or checking technical identification details, you can also review the general CAS reference information published by CAS Common Chemistry.

For businesses, salons, refill stores, and specialist makers, choosing a consistent surfactant can make formula development more predictable and repeatable. That is especially useful when you want dependable foam structure, stable cleansing action, and a raw material that fits easily into rinse-off product development workflows.

Important handling information

This ingredient is intended for formulation and manufacturing use. It is not intended for direct application without proper dilution and formulation. Always test your finished formula for stability, viscosity, and skin compatibility before commercial or personal use.

Safety and storage

Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin exposure during handling. Wear suitable protective equipment when working with concentrated raw materials. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep the container tightly closed when not in use. Keep out of reach of children.

Many customers also prefer this ingredient when developing practical wash products that need dependable foam, clear rinse-off performance, and compatibility with standard liquid cleanser systems. When used correctly in a finished formula, it supports efficient cleansing while giving makers more flexibility during product development and scale-up. It is also a practical choice for workshops, refill brands, and custom cleansing product lines.