Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70 Global Supply from Malaysia

Q: Does SLES N70 have one exact formula and molecular weight?

No. SLES N70 contains variable fatty-alcohol chain lengths and ethoxylation levels, so it does not have one exact molecular formula or molecular weight. A value near 384 grams per mole is only a representative average.

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70 is a concentrated aqueous surfactant based on sodium salts of ethoxylated C12-C14 fatty-alcohol sulfates. It is commonly manufactured by ethoxylating fatty alcohol, sulfating the resulting ethoxylate and neutralising it with a sodium source. The N70 designation represents a grade containing approximately 70% active surfactant.

The molecule contains a water-compatible sulfate head and an oil-compatible hydrocarbon chain. This structure enables SLES to reduce surface tension, wet surfaces, disperse oily soil and create foam in water-based systems. Its final performance depends on active concentration, pH, electrolytes, other surfactants and formulation conditions.

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SLES N70 is a concentrated anionic surfactant used for cleansing, foaming and emulsifying formulations worldwide.

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70 is used in shampoos, body washes, shower gels, hand washes, liquid soaps, bubble baths, toothpaste, dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents and general-purpose cleaners. Mars also identifies selected textile, printing, dyeing, oil and leather-processing applications.

Mars Oleochemicals supplies Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70 in HDPE drums, IBCs, flexibags and ISO-tank arrangements, subject to current commercial availability. Buyers should request the active-matter specification, pH, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, unsulfated matter, 1,4-dioxane limit, SDS, TDS and current Certificate of Analysis before approval.

Approximately 70% active surfactant concentration
Strong cleansing and detergency performance
Produces rich foam in compatible formulations
Provides effective wetting and soil dispersion
Suitable for personal-care and household products
Compatible with many amphoteric and nonionic surfactants
Can be diluted for different finished-product strengths
Normally supplied in a pumpable gel or paste form
Available in drums, IBCs and bulk formats
Supported by analytical and safety documentation

Supports efficient formulation of cleansing products
Provides cleansing and foaming from one principal surfactant
Enables production of shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps
Supports household and industrial-cleaning formulations
Can be viscosity-adjusted in compatible surfactant systems
Suitable for concentrated and diluted products
Allows blending with CAPB and selected co-surfactants
Available for industrial and full-container purchasing
Supports specification-based quality evaluation
Available with SDS, TDS and COA documentation

Shampoos
Body washes
Shower gels
Liquid hand soaps
Facial cleansers
Bubble baths
Liquid soaps
Toothpaste formulations
Dishwashing liquids

Laundry detergents
All-purpose cleaners
Floor-cleaning products
Car-wash shampoos
Industrial degreasers
Textile wetting and cleaning systems
Printing and dyeing auxiliaries
Leather-processing formulations
Foam-generating industrial products

1. What is Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70? SLES N70 is a concentrated anionic surfactant containing approximately 70 percent active Sodium Laureth Sulfate. It is widely used for cleansing, foaming, wetting and emulsifying in personal-care, household and industrial formulations.

2. What does N70 mean in SLES N70? N70 identifies a concentrated paste or gel grade containing approximately 69 to 72 percent active anionic surfactant matter.

3. What is the correct INCI name for SLES? The recognised cosmetic INCI name is Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate is the common commercial or technical product name.

4. What are the correct CAS and EC numbers for SLES N70? Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70 Alcohols, C12-14, ethoxylated, sulfates, sodium salts commonly use CAS number 68891-38-3 and EC or list number 500-234-8.

5. Does SLES N70 have one exact formula and molecular weight? No. Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70 contains variable fatty-alcohol chain lengths and ethoxylation levels, so it does not have one exact molecular formula or molecular weight. A value near 384 grams per mole is only a representative average.

6. What is the HS code for SLES N70? The international six-digit HS subheading is generally 3402.39 for other anionic organic surface-active agents. The complete national tariff code should be confirmed with the relevant customs authority.

7. What products commonly use SLES N70? Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate SLES N70 is commonly used in shampoos, shower gels, body washes, liquid hand soaps, facial cleansers, bubble baths, dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents and household cleaners.

8. Is SLES N70 a natural ingredient? No. Its fatty-alcohol feedstock may be vegetable derived, but the finished surfactant is chemically processed through ethoxylation and sulfation. Vegetable-derived surfactant is therefore more precise wording.

9. What precautions apply when handling concentrated SLES N70? Concentrated SLES N70 can cause skin irritation and serious eye damage. Workers should follow the supplier Safety Data Sheet and use suitable eye, face, skin and protective-workplace controls.

10. Where can buyers source SLES N70 from Malaysia? International buyers can contact Mars Oleochemicals Sdn. Bhd. for SLES N70 specifications, packing options, quality documents, certification information, availability and export quotations from Malaysia.