Surfactants

Need Help Choosing the Right Surfactant?
Different formulations require different surfactant performance, from rich foam and strong detergency to mildness, thickening and compatibility. SUNWAY can help you select suitable SLES, SLS, AOS, CAPB, CDEA or APG products based on your application, concentration, product form and target market. Contact us for specifications, samples, bulk supply details and formulation support for your personal care or detergent products.
WHY CHOOSE SUNWAY SURFACTANTS
SUNWAY supports global manufacturers with reliable surfactant raw materials for personal care, detergent and household cleaning formulations. From SLES, SLS and AOS to CAPB, CDEA and APG, we provide stable supply, quality control and application support to help customers build efficient, consistent and market-ready formulas.
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Applications
Personal Care Formulations
Surfactants are widely used in shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, hand wash and other personal care products. They help create stable foam, improve cleansing performance and support a milder skin feel when used in suitable formulations.
Household Cleaning Products
SLES, SLS, AOS, CAPB, CDEA and APG can be used in dishwashing liquid, all-purpose cleaners, floor cleaners and other household cleaning products. These surfactants help remove oil, dirt and stains while improving wetting, foaming and formula stability.
Laundry and Detergent Formulations
Surfactants are essential ingredients in liquid laundry detergent, powder detergent and other washing formulations. They support strong detergency, foam control, emulsification and compatibility with builders, fragrances, enzymes and other detergent additives.



Surfactant Selection Guide
Choosing the right surfactant depends on the final product type, required foam level, cleansing strength, mildness and viscosity performance. SUNWAY supplies different surfactant options for personal care, household cleaning and detergent formulations, helping manufacturers match raw materials with specific application needs.
SLES
Provides rich foam, good cleansing power and easy formulation compatibility.
Shampoo, body wash, hand wash, dishwashing liquid and liquid detergent.
SLS
Offers strong detergency and high foaming performance in powder or needle form.
Toothpaste, powder detergent, industrial cleaning and high-foam cleaning products.
AOS
Delivers strong cleaning, wetting and foam stability, especially in detergent systems.
Laundry detergent, dishwashing liquid, household cleaners and hard surface cleaners.
CAPB/CAB
Improves mildness, foam texture and compatibility with anionic surfactants.
Shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, baby care and gentle personal care formulas.
CDEA
Works as a foam booster, viscosity enhancer and formulation stabilizer.
Liquid detergent, shampoo, hand wash and dishwashing liquid.
APG
A mild nonionic surfactant suitable for gentle and eco-oriented formulations.
Facial cleanser, baby care, household cleaning, green detergent and personal care products.

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