Calfoam® ES-603 is a 60% active solution of sodium lauryl ether sulfate, having an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide, containing ethanol. Calfoam® ES-603 is produced via state-of-the-art continuous sulfation technology, yielding a very high purity, low salt, and low color product that is perfect for many personal care and HI&I applications.

INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Chemical Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate

CAS Number: 68891-38-3

Certifications & Compliance: Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme (AICIS)

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

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
HII Features
Product Benefits

Calfoam® ES-603 is a higher active surfactant that is pourable and pumpable at ambient temperatures. Calfoam® ES-603 provides excellent flash foaming, foam stability, air entrainment, detergency, mildness and offers a remarkable viscosity response with amides and/or betaines. Calfoam® ES-603 has a high tolerance for pH increases and is relatively unaffected by changing water hardness.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Skin Care Applications
Product Applications

Calfoam® ES-603 is an anionic surfactant with luxurious, mild, and copious foam that is gentle to the skin and hair, perfect for personal care formulations. Calfoam® ES-603 also has outstanding detergency and cleaning properties for household, industrial & institute cleaning formulations. It performs well under a range of conditions when used alone or in combination with other surfactants. Calfoam® ES-603 is perfect for: shampoo, body wash, hand soap, pet shampoo, laundry, dishwash, carwash, all-purpose cleaner, degreasers, and many more cleaning formulations.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear pale yellow liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content60wt%-
Unsulfated Materialmax. 3.0wt%-
Sodium Sulfatemax. 1.0wt%-
Sodium Chloridemax. 0.50wt%-
Color (at 25% Active Solution)min. 30-APHA
Alcohol Content13.0 - 16.0wt%-
Density (at 25°C)8.74lbs/gal-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes)136mm-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, Initial)147mm-
pH (at 10% Solution)7.0 - 9.0--

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Supplied by
Packaging Information

Calfoam® ES-603 is available in 450 lb. poly or steel drums and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Storage and Handling Information

Store in a plastic or plastic lined steel, tightly closed container. Do not store with strong oxidizing agents. 1,4-Dioxane levels may change as a result of time, temperature, pH and other product ingredients. Do not store product above ambient temperature (~65-78°F or ~18-26°C). Storage of product above ambient temperature can generate, affect or increase 1,4-Dioxane levels in the product. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and observe good industrial hygiene practices. Material is slippery on wet and hard surfaces.