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Galaxy™ LES 70-MB

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Galaxy™ LES 70-MB, an anionic surfactant, is a key ingredient in both personal care and home care formulations. Renowned for its high foaming, detergency, and emulsifying properties, it is extensively employed in dish care, industrial cleaning, bath, and hair care products. Its water-soluble nature and liquid form make it easy to incorporate into various formulations, ensuring efficient cleansing and foaming action. Ideal for use in liquid detergents, dishwash detergents, shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps, Galaxy™ LES 70-MB delivers reliable performance, meeting the demands for cleanliness and hygiene in both household and industrial applications.

INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Chemical Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

CAS Number: 68891-38-3

Certifications & Compliance: RSPO MassBalance Certified

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

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
R-O-(CH₂CH₂O)nSO₃Na (R = C₁₂-₁₄; n = average 2)

Features & Benefits

Product Features
  • Galaxy™ LES 70-MB is an anionic surfactant.
  • It is water-soluble.
  • It has excellent foaming power and detergency property.
  • It is also a very good emulsifier.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Applications
  • It can be used with other anionic, non-ionic or amphoteric surfactants.
  • However, due to its anionic character, it should not be used with cationic components like cationic surfactants, cationic dyes, etc.
  • Galaxy™ LES 70-MB is used for a wide range of applications such as:
    • In bathing bars, shampoos, foam baths, body wash, liquid soap and shower gels as a basic surfactant and foaming agent
    • In liquid detergents and dish washing formulations for detergency and foaming
    • In fire fighting foams

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow viscous flowable liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Soluble in
Water
Compatible with
Non-ionic surfactants, Anionic surfactants, Amphoteric surfactants
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (20% aqueous solution)max. 25-APHA
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.5 - 8.5--
Active Matter (mol.wt. 384)min. 68% by mass-
Sodium Sulfate Contentmax. 1.5% by mass-
Neutral Dissolved Organic Matter (on 100% active matter basis)max. 3% by mass-
1,4 - Dioxane (on 100% active matter basis)max. 30ppm-
Iron Contentmax. 5ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 15ppm-
Total Viable Countmax. 10cfu/ml-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Information
  • Spill should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations.
  • Avoid ingestion and contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
  • In case of contact with eyes and skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • Galaxy™ LES 70-MB is available in 240 litres HMHDPE carboys.
  • Total of 80 carboys i.e. 19.2 MT can be shipped palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load.
  • It is available in 220 litres HMHDPE carboys.
  • Total of 80 carboys i.e. 17.6 MT can be shipped palletized or non-palletized in 20 ft. full container load.
  • It can be supplied in IBC of 1 MT capacity. 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.
  • It can also be supplied in flexi bags (23 MT) and ISO tanks (23 MT). In India, it can be supplied in jacketed SS tankers (20 MT)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Storage and Handling Conditions
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at 15 - 35°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • Ensure proper housekeeping and personal hygiene.
  • Keep containers tightly closed. In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, shelf life of the product is at least one year.
  • Once the carboy / IBC is opened, ensure airtight closure after usage and use the product within a week.
  • When taken in ISO container / tanker / flexi bags, it is recommended to transfer the material from ISO containers / tankers / flexi bags to sanitized SS storage tank with hot water jacket and also recommended that material be consumed within one month’s time, after unloading in storage tank.
  • Slight pH drop is possible over prolonged storage.
  • In case of drop in pH, it is fairly safe to use the material as long as the pH > 5.0.
  • It is difficult to pump the material below 12°C.
  • If the product becomes non-flowable due to cold condition, then it is recommended to heat the jacketed ISO containers / tankers / flexi bags with hot water of temperature 55 - 60°C for two hours.
  • Do not apply direct steam. If the product becomes frozen in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room at 40°C.
  • During storage, carboys (palletized / non-palletized) should not be stacked one above the other and for IBC, stacking should be maximum 1+1