Description

Texapon ES-40 is a high-purity, high-concentration sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) surfactant, specifically the 2-mole ethoxylate. This compound is a cornerstone ingredient valued for its exceptional foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying properties in aqueous systems. It is a critical raw material for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors who require a reliable, consistent, and high-performance anionic surfactant.

Application

Texapon ES-40 is a versatile workhorse surfactant with broad applicability across multiple industries. Its primary function is to lower surface tension, enabling effective cleaning, foaming, and dispersion.

• Personal Care Formulations: A key foaming agent in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, bubble baths, and facial cleansers.
• Home Care & Detergents: Used in dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners, laundry detergents, and hard surface cleaners for its superior grease-cutting and foaming power.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Employed in formulations for vehicle wash systems, floor cleaners, and industrial degreasers.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and scouring aid in various processing baths.
• Agrochemical Adjuvants: Used as a component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and wetting on plant surfaces.
• Emulsion Polymerization: Serves as an anionic emulsifier in the production of synthetic latexes, such as those for paints and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Texapon ES-40
CAS No.	185230-92-6
Molecular Formula	C12H25(OCH2CH2)nOSO3Na (n~2)
Molecular Weight	~ 420 g/mol (average)
Synonyms	Sodium Laureth-2 Sulfate; Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (2 EO); SLES-2; Sodium Dodecyl Ether Sulfate; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, sodium salt; Sodium (2-dodecyloxyethyl) sulfate; Lauryl Ether Sulfate Sodium Salt; AES (Alcohol Ether Sulfate)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Texapon ES-40 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for active matter content, sulfate content, pH, and color. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, documenting conformance to agreed parameters. Our production adheres to GMP principles, and the product is compliant with major global regulatory frameworks including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Under recommended storage conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow viscous liquid
Active Matter	70.0 - 72.0 %
Sodium Sulfate	≤ 1.5 %
Unsulfated Matter	≤ 2.0 %
pH (10% solution)	7.0 - 9.5
Color (5% solution, Hazen)	≤ 50
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Distribution	n=0: ≤ 10.0%; n=1-4: ≥ 85.0%

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