Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (1EO 70%) - Malaysia

Brief Overview

Sodium Laureth (C12C16) Sulfate 1EO 70% is an anionic surfactant originating from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. This SLES (1EO) 70% functions effectively as a foaming agent, demonstrating strong detergency, wetting, and emulsifying capabilities. Furthermore, it is environmentally friendly due to its biodegradability.

Manufacturing Process

SLES is produced on the basis of lauryl alcohol (dodecanol), which in turn is obtained from vegetable lauric oils. Laurin oils can be extracted from palm kernel oils or coconut oil. Palm kernel oils account for about 80% of the fatty alcohols and surfactants produced from them, while the remaining 20% are attributed to coconut oil.The manufacturing process is as follows:
- Dodecanol is obtained by hydrogenating the fatty acids and fatty acid esters from palm kernel and coconut oil and then working up the reaction mixture.
- SLES is produced by reacting dodecanol with ethylene oxide. The number of oxyethylene units is usually about 2.
- Sulphur trioxide is then used for sulphation.
- A by-product of this process is 1,4-dioxane, which is harmful to health. The end product with two oxyethylene units, sodium 2-(2-dodecyloxyethoxy)ethyl sulphate, is considered irritating to the skin and eyes.

Detergents
LABSA 90% is a key ingredient in the production of laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, and other household cleaning products

Emulsifiers
LABSA 90% is used as an emulsifier in the production of emulsions such as laundry powder

Industrial cleaners
LABSA 90% is used in the production of industrial cleaners for various application