Texapon N70 is a sodium laureth sulfate that usually used in clear and pearlescent, medium to high viscosity shampoos, and detergents products. Texapon a high active ether sulfate manufactured from a special mid-cut fatty alcohol containing an average of 2 moles of ethylene oxide with maximum control of unwanted by-products, including those causing color and odor.
SLES 70% is prepared by ethoxylation of dodecyl alcohol. The resulting ethoxylate is converted to a half ester of sulfuric acid, which is neutralized by conversion to the sodium salt. The related surfactant sodium lauryl sulfate (also known as sodium dodecyl sulfate or SDS) is produced similarly, but without the ethoxylation step. SLES and ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS) are commonly used alternatives to SLES in consumer products.