Galaxy™ LES 70

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Galaxy™ LES 70 is a versatile ingredient suitable for a wide range of applications in both cleaning and personal care products. It falls within the category of cleaning ingredients, specifically as an anionic surfactant within the soap and surfactants product family. Additionally, it functions as an emulsifier, making it a valuable component in formulations.

INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

CAS Number: 68891-38-3

Functions: Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

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

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Identification & Functionality

Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

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

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Product Applications

Galaxy LES 70 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
Viscous flowable liquid colourless to pale yellow
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (20% aqueous solution)max. 25APHA
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.5 - 8.5
Active Matter (Mol.wt. 384)min. 68% by mass
Sulfate (as Na₂SO₄)max. 1.5% by mass
Non-Decomposable Organic Matter (on 100% A.M. basis)max. 3.0% by mass
1,4 - Dioxane (on 100% A.M. basis)max. 30ppm
Iron Contentmax. 5ppm
Microbial Count (TVC)max. 10cfu/ml
Chemical FormulaR-O-(CH₂CH₂O)nSO₃Na
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 15ppm

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 ingestion, contact with eyes / skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice, if necessary.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galaxy LES 70 is available in 220 liters 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 & Handling Information
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at 20 - 40°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 15°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.