Description of Texapon N70:
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate under the Texas brand and the molecular formula NaC12H25SO4 is a translucent white or yellowish paste that has a mild odor and is available in concentrations of 30 and 70% on the market.
Texapon is an anionic surfactant and belongs to the family of alkyl ether sulfates. It is obtained by combining a fatty alcohol such as coconut oil with ethylene oxide and subsequent sulfonation.
Texapon N70 is a high viscosity paste used to make clear detergents. When diluted with water, TEXAPON N70 or SLES 70% shows gel structures which are typical of ether sulphates. It contains a small amount of salt. Under Texas, when diluted with water at normal concentrations, it shows low viscosity, and the addition of sodium chloride and alkanolamide to it regulates its viscosity.
Liquid, stable solutions are obtained up to 28 % of the active substance. At higher concentrations the product becomes pasty.
Application of SLES:
it is used as a common cleanser in most head and body health products. such as shampoo, dishwashing liquid, carwash and salty foam, toothpaste, liquid soap, shampoo, cream and skin and hair, shower gels, foam baths, liquid and washing powder is used.
It has good foaming properties, but its foam is light and not thick.
In the presence of fats, it disappears and dissolves easily in hard and ordinary water with a lot of foam and is compatible with other additives.
This material is placed in the formulation without the need for temperature and high-speed stirring by adding other materials.
Texapon is a natural skin irritant and damages the structure of the two layers of fat in the skin, increasing the subtle evaporation of the skin and resulting in dryness. Therefore, if it is combined with other anionic, amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants, it provides the quality and amount of foaming and washing at a desirable level.
Texapon can also be diluted with triethanolamine if needed.
In herbicides, it is used as a surfactant to improve absorption of the herbicidal chemicals and reduces time the product takes to be rainfast, when enough of the herbicidal agent will be absorbed.
SLES is used as industrial cleaners.
Oils from the plating and leather industry.
SLES is also used in the textile industry.
it is also used Printing and dyeing.
Packing of SLES:
Texapon N70 (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate), normally offered in 220kg Plastic Drum. Palletizing is possible for each 4 SLES drums. However according to customer inquiries it is capable to offer in Bulk.
Storage and Transportation:
Texapon must be protected against frost. In the original unopened containers the product can be stored for at least one year, protected from moisture at below +30° C. In the temperature range of approx. +10°C the flowability decreases.
Depending on the temperature, the pH value may decrease during storage.
Technical Specification of Texapon 70%
| Analysis Methods | Specification Limits |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 384 |
| Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate %w/w | 70±2 |
| Non-Detergent Organic Matter %w/w | Max 2.5 |
| Sodium Sulfate %w/w | Max 1.5 |
| Color (10% in water) Hazen | Max 30 |
| Dioxane (ppm) | Max 50 |
| pH(5% in water) | 7-9 |
| Oxidizing Agents ppm (as H2O2) | 0 |
