SLES 70% Manufacturing Report
Large Scale Process Overview
Includes Process Flow, Layout & Profit Estimation
1. Introduction to SLES 70%
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES 70%) is a widely used surfactant in household cleaning products, s
and liquid detergents. It is produced through ethoxylation of Lauryl Alcohol, followed by sulfation using
and then neutralized with Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH).
2. Process Flow Diagram:
Lauryl Alcohol → Ethoxylation Reactor (+ EO Gas) → Ethoxylated Alcohol
→ Sulfation Reactor (+ SO■) → Sulfated Alcohol
→ Neutralization with NaOH → SLES 70% Paste → Storage/Drum Filling
3. Raw Material Mix Ratio (Per 1000 kg Batch)
Raw Material Quantity (kg) Purpose
Lauryl Alcohol (C12–14) 400 – 420 Main reactant
Ethylene Oxide (EO) 80 – 100 Ethoxylation
Sulfur Trioxide (SO■) 120 – 140 Sulfation agent
Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH)170 – 200 Neutralization
Water 200 – 250 Balance to make 70% paste
4. Reaction Conditions & Control Table
Stage Temp (°C) Pressure Duration Notes
Ethoxylation 150–180 3–5 bar 60–90 min Use N■, exothermic
Sulfation 45–55 Slight vacuum
15–20 min Thin-film reactor
Neutralization 40–50 Atmospheric20–30 min pH 7–8
Cooling & Storage
30–35 Atmospheric- Before packing
5. Profit Estimation (Per 1000 kg Batch)
Selling Price of SLES 70% (per kg): Rs. 85
Total Revenue: Rs. 85,000
Raw Material + Utility Cost: Rs. 55,000
Labour + Overhead: Rs. 7,000
Packaging + Storage: Rs. 3,000
Estimated Profit: Rs. 20,000 per 1000 kg (≈ 23.5%)
6. Suggested Plant Layout
1. Raw Material Storage → 2. Ethoxylation Unit → 3. Sulfation Reactor →
4. Neutralization Tank → 5. Cooling Tank → 6. Product Storage → 7. Drum Fillin
