Calfoam® ES-703 is a 70% active solution of sodium lauryl ether sulfate that contains an average of 3 moles of ethylene oxide. Calfoam® ES-703 is an anionic surfactant of choice for 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-703 is a high purity, low salt, and low color sodium laureth sulfate that offers excellent flash foaming, foam stability, air entrainment, detergency, and mildness. Calfoam® ES-703 does not contain a diluent alcohol, important for formulas that require the absence of a solvent.
  • Calfoam® ES-703 is CleanGredients® Listed, which means it has been pre-approved by the U.S. EPA to meet the criteria of their Safer Choice Standard. This certification may streamline the approval process for EPA’s Safer Choice program, getting a formulator’s Safer Choice labeled product to market faster.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Product Applications

Calfoam® ES-703 is an anionic surfactant that provides mild and profuse foam that is gentle to the skin and is perfect for personal care and HI&I formulations. Calfoam® ES-703 is a great flash foamer, creates very dense foam and performs well under a range of conditions in formulations when used alone or in combination with other surfactants. Calfoam® ES-703 is perfect for bubble bath, shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, liquid hand cleaner, fabric care, hand dish wash, and car care products.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Hazy colorless to yellow viscous liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Content70wt%-
Unsulfonated Materialmax. 2.5wt%-
Sodium Sulfatemax. 2.0wt%-
Sodium Chloridemax. 0.5wt%-
pH (at 4% Solution)8.0 - 10.0--
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, 5 Minutes)143mm-
Foam Height (at 25°C, 1% Active Solution, Initial)146.67mm-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

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Packaging Information

Calfoam® ES-703 is available in 480 lb. poly. drums, 2300 lb. poly. totes, and bulk quantities.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 year
Storage and Handling Information

Store in a plastic or plastic lined, 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.