Sodium oleth sulfate
Description
Sodium oleth sulfate (CAS 27233-34-7) is an ethoxylated anionic surfactant derived from oleyl alcohol, supplied as an aqueous solution for use across personal care and industrial cleaning markets. It functions as a primary or co-surfactant, delivering foaming, emulsification, and detergency across a broad range of formulation types. In personal care, it is used as a base surfactant in shampoos.
It is frequently utilized in body washes and facial cleansers where milder skin compatibility compared to standard alkyl sulfates is a formulation priority for the manufacturer and end user. Home care and industrial cleaning products incorporate it into liquid detergents and hard-surface cleaners to boost soil removal and foam stability. Textile processors use it as a scouring and wetting agent.
This chemical helps to remove oils and sizing agents from fiber substrates ahead of dyeing. In emulsion-based formulations, it supports stable oil-in-water systems in rinse-off and leave-on product formats. The product is typically supplied as an aqueous solution, with active matter concentrations commonly in the 25–35% range. Grades are available to cosmetic and personal care specifications for various uses.
Technical-grade material is offered for industrial cleaning and textile applications. Packaging ranges from drums to intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) for larger procurement volumes and logistics.
Other Names (Synonyms)
disodium;1-octadec-9-enoxyoctadec-9-ene;sulfate|Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-(9-octadecenyloxy)-, sodium salt, (Z)-|Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-[(9Z)-9-octadecenyloxy]-, sodium salt|CID 57376532
Key Technical Features
- High Purity Grade standard
- Consistent Batch Quality
- Full Regulatory & REACH Support
- Global Logistics Network enabled