Description

Mea-Laureth Sulfate CAS NO 68184-04-3 is a high-purity, mild anionic surfactant derived from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide, neutralized with monoethanolamine. This compound is valued for its excellent foaming, emulsifying, and cleansing properties, making it a versatile ingredient in formulations requiring a gentle yet effective surfactant profile. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors for creating high-performance products.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: A key surfactant in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and bubble baths due to its mildness and rich lather.
• Household & Institutional Cleaners: Used in liquid dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners, and floor cleaners for its effective degreasing and foaming action.
• Cosmetic Products: Employed in makeup removers, shaving creams, and other rinse-off cosmetics where gentle cleansing is required.
• Industrial & Textile Processing: Functions as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersant in various industrial cleaning and processing applications.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Can be used in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading and wetting on plant surfaces.

Basic Information

Product Name	Mea-Laureth Sulfate
CAS No.	68184-04-3
Molecular Formula	Mixture (CnH2n+1(OCH2CH2)mOSO3H · C2H7NO)
Molecular Weight	Mixture
Synonyms	MEA Laureth Sulfate; Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, monoethanolamine salt; Ethanol, 2-amino-, compd. with .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl); Monoethanolamine lauryl ether sulfate; Lauryl ether sulfate monoethanolamine salt; Sulfuric acid, monoethanolamine salt of lauryl alcohol ethoxylate; MEA-LES
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Mea-Laureth Sulfate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance, meeting the high standards required for personal care and industrial applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, sulfate content, pH, and other critical parameters is provided with every shipment.

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 and excessive heat to maintain product stability and shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	Contact for details
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Unreacted Alcohol	Contact for details
Sulfate (as Na2SO4)	Contact for details
Color (Hazen)	≤ 50

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