Calfoam® SLS-30

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Calfoam® SLS-30 is a 30% active solution of sodium lauryl sulfate. Calfoam® SLS-30 is produced via state-of-the-art continuous sulfation technology, yielding a very high purity, sparkling clarity, low salt, and low color product that is perfect for many applications.

INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Chemical Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

CAS Number: 68891-38-3

Synonyms: Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodium salts

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Sulfates
Chemical Name
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
INCI Name
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Foaming Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Foaming Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Anionic)
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Anionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Anionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Clarifying,
Cleansing,
Compatibility,
Dense Foam,
Excellent Flash Foaming,
Foam Stability,
High Purity,
Low Color,
Low Salt,
Rich Feel,
Viscosity Boosting
HII Features
Detergency,
Excellent Flash Foaming,
Foam Stability,
Good Clarity,
Good Compatibility,
High Purity,
Increases Viscosity,
Low Salt
Product Benefits
  • Calfoam® SLS-30 is a great cleanser/detergent and flash foamer for use in a wide range of personal care and HI&I formulations between pH 5-11. It is fully compatible with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.
  • Calfoam® SLS-30 offers an excellent viscosity response with amides, betaines, and salts.

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Auto Care,
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care
Application Format
Gel,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications
Bubble Bath,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
Facial Cleanser,
Shaving Foam,
Skin Cleanser
Product Applications
  • Calfoam® SLS-30 is an ideal surfactant choice for personal care and HI&I products that require rich lather, high flash foam and mild suds that are gentle and profuse.
  • Calfoam® SLS-30 is perfect for bubble bath, shampoo, shower gel, skin cleanser, fabric care, dish wash, and car care products.
  • Calfoam® SLS-30 can be used as an effective foaming agent. When compounded with foam stabilizers like Calamide® C, Calfoam® SLS-30 can produce dense and stable foam with great flash foam properties, perfect for use in aerosol and mechanically generated foam applications, such as shaving foam.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Colorless to yellow clear liquid (at 25°C)
Miscible in
Water
Compatible with
Anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content30wt%-
Unsulfated Materialmax. 1.2wt%-
Sodium Chloridemax. 0.3wt%-
Color (as is, 440 nm/1 cm)min. 90%T-
Viscosity (at 25°C)max. 500cPs-
Density8.7lbs/gal-
pH (at 10% Solution)8--
Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes)143mm-
Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, Initial)147mm-
Freeze Point52°F-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bulk,
Drums,
Totes (IBC)
Supplied by
Pilot Chemical Company
Packaging Information

Calfoam® SLS-30 is available in 450 lb. poly. drums, 2300 lb. poly. totes and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling Information

Store product at temperatures between 61 and 100oF, avoid excessive heat. Do not store with strong oxidizing agents. Employ normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) when handling Calfoam® SLS-30. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, avoid skin and clothing contact. Spilled material is slippery on wet and hard surfaces.