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Sodium Laureth Sulfate

SLES
CAS 3088-31-1 · MF C16H33NaO6S · MW 376.5 g/mol

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a widely used anionic surfactant and detergent. It produces rich foam and helps remove oils and dirt effectively.

SDS / TDS Download
CAS Number
3088-31-1
Molecular Formula
C16H33NaO6S
Molecular Weight
376.5 g/mol
Material Family
Surfactants - Anionic
GHS / SDS Safety Warning
Irritant Corrosive
  • H315: Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H315 (98.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
  • H317 (54.9%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H318 (45.1%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
  • H319 (40.8%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
Chemical Identity
CAS Number3088-31-1
IUPAC Namesodium 2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethyl sulfate
InChI KeyGUQPDKHHVFLXHS-UHFFFAOYSA-M
PubChem CID 23682204
INCI NameSODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Synonyms & Trade Names
Sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate Tergentol Sodium lauryl di(oxyethyl) sulfate Sodiumlaurylglycolether sulfate Diethylene glycol monolauryl ether sulfate sodium salt sodium laureth-2 sulfate Sodium lauryloxyethoxyethyl sulfate Diethylene glycol monododecyl ether sodium sulfate Sodium dioxyethylenedodecyl ether sulfate 2-(2-Dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sodium sulfate Lauristyl diglycol ether sulfate sodium salt Sodium lauryl alcohol diglycol ether sulfate DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOLAURYL ETHER SODIUM SULFATE Sodium diethylene glycol dodecyl ether sulfate
Full Description

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a widely used anionic surfactant and detergent. It produces rich foam and helps remove oils and dirt effectively.