Functional Roles
Industries Served
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 Number | 3088-31-1 |
| IUPAC Name | sodium 2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethyl sulfate |
| InChI Key | GUQPDKHHVFLXHS-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| PubChem CID | 23682204 |
| INCI Name | SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE |
Synonyms & Trade Names
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.