Applications in Various Industries:
- Household Use: Used as a surfactant and foaming agent in dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, and surface cleaners.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care: Found in shampoos, body washes, and toothpaste as a surfactant and foaming agent.
- Industrial Use: Used in industrial cleaners and degreasers.
Where is SLES Found?
- Natural Sources: Not naturally occurring; it is a synthetic compound.
- Industrial Production: Produced by ethoxylating lauryl alcohol and then sulfating the product, followed by neutralization with sodium hydroxide.
- Consumer Products: Found in detergents, personal care products, and industrial cleaners.