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Fatty Alcohol Sulfates and Ether Sulfates

Fatty Alcohol Sulfates (FAS)

High-foaming anionics for robust cleansing performance

Fatty Alcohol Sulfates (FAS) are primary anionic surfactants widely used in personal and home care formulations due to their superior foaming, wetting, and cleansing capabilities.

Functional

Highlights

  • Rich and stable foam in hard water.

  • Available in multiple physical forms.

  • High purity for ease of formulation, with wide compatibility across systems.

  • Ideal for sulfate-based formulations.

  • Offered in various salt forms, such as sodium and ammonium, and across multiple carbon chain lengths to enable tailored performance for diverse applications.

Spotlight

Galaxy SLS Needles

It combines the proven efficacy of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate with a visually striking format available in blue, orange, pink, and green. In home care formulations, they offer a unique blend of high-performance surfactant functionality and visual appeal. Their needle-like structure ensures easy handling, low dusting, and easy dissolution, delivering rapid foaming and effective cleaning across surfaces and fabrics.

Applying cream

Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulfates (FAES)

Performance-driven surfactant solution with flawless emulsion

Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulfates (FAES) are high-performance anionic surfactants known for their exceptional foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying properties.

Functional

Highlights

  • Derived from natural fatty alcohols and ethoxylated for enhanced mildness.

  • Available as low- to high-active flowable products ranging from 1 to 3 moles.

  • Delivers a combination of rich foam and gentle cleansing.

  • Central to sulfate-based formulations requiring performance without compromising skin feel.

  • Shows excellent compatibility in hard water conditions, low skin irritation potential, and strong biodegradability.

  • Suitable for personal care, home care, and other applications.

Spotlight

GalEcosafe Range

The GalEcosafe range consists of FAES with ultra-low 1,4-dioxane levels. These products comply with New York regulations and support commitment toward ecosafe formulations without requiring reformulation or compromising functionality. RSPO-certified options are also available.

Applying cream
Explore high-performance cleansing and formulation versatility.

Industry

Trade Name /
INCI Name

  • Galaxy 689
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Galaxy 789 SP
    Sodium Alkyl C12-18 Sulfate
  • Galaxy 796 G
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Galaxy 799
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Galaxy ALS
    Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Galaxy ALS 70
    Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Galaxy 780
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Galaxy 799 SP
    Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
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Insights

Does Better Lather Quality Mean Better Cleansing?

Does Better Lather Quality Mean Better Cleansing?

Rich, luxurious foam is often seen as the hallmark of an effective personal care product. When using a shampoo or body wash, have you ever felt that the richer the lather, the better the cleansing? For years, lather has been perceived as a key indicator of cleansing power. This perception has shaped how people choose personal care products, often prioritizing lather over the actual performance. But is the amount of foam really the best measure of effectiveness? Or is it time to rethink what truly makes a product cleanse well?

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