Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (INCI)CAS#68585-34-2 Receives EFSA Food-Contact Approval, Paving the Way for a Sustainable Shift in FMCG
1.Technical Achievements
✅ Cold Sulfonation Process (Patent: WO2024/073215A1)
• Reaction Temperature ≤40°C → 62% energy savings compared to thermal sulfonation
• Free Dioxane ≤1 ppm (GC-MS Tested; GB limit: 30 ppm)
✅ Narrow-Range Ethoxylation (NRE) Technology
• EO Unit Control Precision: ±0.2 (CV <5%, a first in the industry)
2. Sustainability Certifications
Certification | Achievement |
EFSA EU 10/2011 | Food Packaging Detergent Approval (Migration <0.1mg/kg) |
ISCC PLUS | 100% Palm Kernel Oil Traceability to RSPO-Certified Plantations |
Carbon Trust | Product Footprint: 1.2kg CO₂eq/kg (Industry Avg: 3.5kg) |
Industry Impact Data
Performance Benchmark (Third-Party: SGS CMS-02234)
Parameter | Our SLES (3EO) | Conventional SLS | Improvement |
Foam Stability (54°C/1hr) | 94% | 68% | +38% ↑ |
Irritation Index (HET-CAM) | 0.8 | 2.3 | ↓65% |
Cold Water Solubility (5°C) | Instant | Flocculation | Year-Round Use |
Downstream Cost Benefits
• Shampoo Formulation: 10-12% Dosage (vs. 14-16%) → Save $180/MT
• Eliminates EDTA Need (Hard Water Tolerance: 450ppm CaCO3)
Compliance & Data Verifiability
Test Standards:
Dioxane Limit: GB/T 26396-2011 (Aligns with USP 1469)
Biodegradability: OECD 301F
Certificates:
EFSA Assessment: EFSA-Q-2024-01257
ISCC ID: CN-SC-001-24608
