Description

Texapon is a widely used anionic surfactant belonging to the alkyl ether sulfate chemical class, recognized by the CAS registry number 12656-15-4. It is valued for its excellent foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying properties, making it a critical component in formulations requiring high performance and mildness. This versatile chemical is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking reliable and effective raw materials.

Application

Texapon is a foundational surfactant with broad utility across multiple industries. Its primary applications include:

• Personal Care Products: A key foaming agent in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and hand soaps, prized for its mildness on skin.
• Home Care & Detergents: Used in liquid dishwashing detergents, all-purpose cleaners, and hard surface cleaners for its superior degreasing and foaming power.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Formulated into floor cleaners, vehicle wash solutions, and industrial degreasers where robust cleaning is required.
• Cosmetics: Employed in foaming bath products, shaving creams, and other rinse-off cosmetic preparations.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and scouring aid in various processing stages.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Used in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and wetting on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Texapon
CAS No.	12656-15-4
Molecular Formula	Typically C12-14H25-29O(CH2CH2O)nSO3Na (n=1-3)
Molecular Weight	Varies by alkyl chain length and ethoxylation degree. Contact for details.
Synonyms	Sodium Laureth Sulfate; SLES; Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate; Sodium Polyoxyethylene Alkyl Ether Sulfate; Sodium Lauryl Ethoxysulfate; AES; Alkyl Ether Sulfate, Sodium Salt; Texapon N70; Texapon NLS
EINECS	Contact for details.

Quality Control

Our Texapon is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for active matter content, free oil, unsulfated matter, pH, and color. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, and our quality systems support compliance with relevant standards such as ISO, GMP, and REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under recommended storage conditions, the product is stable for at least 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, viscous liquid
Active Matter	27-70% (varies by grade)
Color (5% Solution)	Colorless to pale yellow
pH (10% Solution)	6.5 - 9.5
Unsulfated Matter	≤ 3.0%
Viscosity	Varies by concentration and temperature
Identification (IR)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.