SLES sodium lauryl ether sulfate, with the industrial name Texapon and the brand Paknapon, is a translucent white or yellowish paste with a mild odor. Texapon is an anionic surfactant and belongs to the family of alkyl ether sulfates. It is obtained by combining a fatty alcohol such as coconut oil with ethylene oxide and subsequent sulfonation. Texapon is available in two forms: N70 and Snow-White Texapon. Snow-White Texapon is less pure than N70 and is used in the production of opaque detergent products such as shampoos. Texapon N70 is a high viscosity paste used in the production of vivid/clear detergents.
