Texapon (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate – SLES)

Texapon is a primary anionic surfactant widely used in personal care and cleansing formulations for its excellent foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying properties. Known chemically as Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES), Texapon produces rich foam while effectively removing dirt, oil, and impurities from skin and hair.

It is commonly used in the production of liquid soaps, shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and household cleaning products. Texapon offers good viscosity building capability and works well with secondary surfactants to create stable and mild cleansing systems.

Texapon is a foundational ingredient for formulators developing high-foam cleansing products with effective washing performance.

INCI Name

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Function

Primary Surfactant

Cleansing Agent

Foaming Agent

Emulsifying Agent

Solubility

Water soluble

Usage Rate

5 – 40%

Typical usage:

5–10% → facial cleansers

10–25% → body wash & shower gel

20–40% → liquid soap & shampoo

Recommended pH Range

Stable within pH 5.0 – 8.0