What is Larydet 200?
Larydet 200 is the branded name for Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate with 7 moles of ethylene oxide (LAE 7 moles), a non-ionic surfactant produced by the ethoxylation of lauryl (dodecyl) alcohol, typically derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. Marketed by India Glycols under the LARYDET brand across variants from 1 to 20 moles of ethoxylation, the "200" designation in Larydet 200 specifically refers to the 7-mole ethoxylate grade, which provides a particular balance of hydrophilic and lipophilic character suited to specific surfactant manufacturing applications.
Polychem Industries supplies Larydet 200 to detergent manufacturers, surfactant producers, and textile auxiliary companies across India and internationally. Its primary and most significant application is as the essential raw material for manufacturing Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES), the most widely used anionic surfactant in shampoos, liquid detergents, and personal care formulations worldwide.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | White to pale yellow waxy solid/paste | 99%+ active content | Industrial | SLES raw material, detergents, textile auxiliaries, emulsifiers |
Applications & Uses
SLES Raw Material
The primary and most important application. Larydet 200 (Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylate, 7 moles) is sulphated to produce Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES), the anionic surfactant base used in the vast majority of shampoos, liquid soaps, dishwashing liquids, and detergent formulations globally.
Detergent & Cleaning Formulations
Used directly as a non-ionic surfactant and co-surfactant in liquid detergent, dishwashing liquid, and industrial cleaning formulations, contributing to wetting, emulsification, and overall cleaning performance.
Textile Processing Auxiliaries
Used as a wetting agent, emulsifier, and scouring auxiliary in textile processing, helping improve dye penetration, fibre wetting, and the removal of oils and waxes during fabric preparation.
Agrochemical Emulsifiers
Used as an emulsifier and wetting agent in pesticide and herbicide formulations, helping disperse active ingredients effectively and improve spray coverage and efficacy on plant surfaces.
Personal Care Formulation Intermediate
Used as an intermediate and co-emulsifier in certain personal care product formulations, taking advantage of its moderate HLB value and non-ionic character for compatibility with other surfactant systems.
Oilfield & Mining Chemicals
Used as a surfactant component in oilfield chemical formulations and mining process chemicals, contributing wetting, dispersing, and emulsifying functionality in these industrial applications.
Technical Specifications
Larydet 200 — Key Properties
Why Source Larydet 200 from Polychem Industries?
- Industrial grade with full quality documentation
- Essential raw material for SLES production for shampoos and detergents
- Certificate of Analysis and technical data sheet on request
- Reliable bulk supply for detergent and surfactant manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent quality
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
