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ZETESOL LES 2

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ZETESOL LES 2 is a foundational ingredient for crafting bath preparations and hair shampoos. As a liquid surfactant with an anionic property, it's versatile in various applications like body washes and shampoos. Its characteristics lend themselves well to gel-based formulations, boasting excellent flash foaming, high foaming capabilities, and effective solubilizing properties, making it a preferred choice for rinse-off applications in beauty products.

INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic)

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Anionic)

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Anionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Compatibility,

Excellent Flash Foaming,

Solubilizing

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Fragrances & Perfumes,

Hair Care

Application Format

Rinse Off

Fragrances & Perfume Applications

Fragrances & Perfumes

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses

Application

ZETESOL LES 2 is the main anionic surfactant for personal care rinse off applications. It produces big bubbles, high flash foam and excellent solubility for oils and perfumes. It shows high compatibility with anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Solids Content28.0%-
Active Ingredient27.0%-
Water Content72.0%-
Laureth-21.0%-

Packaging & Availability

Availability

A variety of preservative systems are available:

ZETESOL LES 2 / D 0.5% - 0.6% of DMDM Hydantoin sol. 55%
ZETESOL LES 2 / SL Not added and not expected
ZETESOL LES 2 / K

0.080% - 0.090% in active matter of a blend of Methylchloroisothiazolinone and
Methylisothiazolinone (3:1) in water; that means 11-
14 ppm CMIT:MIT
ZETESOL LES 2 / B 0.53% - 0.65% of sodium benzoate

 

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • Store at room temperature (15 °C-25 °C). At low temperature and on prolonged storage it can become turbid. The material can be restored to its original appearance by indirect heating and stirring. This doesn’t affect the quality of the product.
  • Overheating should be avoided.
  • Homogenize before using.