Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES, also known as Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, CAS 68585-34-2) is one of the most widely used anionic surfactants globally. As a cost-effective foaming, cleaning, and emulsifying agent, SLES is a critical raw material across personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning applications . With the global market valued at approximately $544 million in 2024 and projected to reach $773 million by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%, understanding the buyer landscape is essential for suppliers seeking to expand their reach in this competitive surfactant market . Understanding the SLES Market Landscape SLES is produced by ethoxylating lauryl alcohol followed by sulfation and neutralization, typically available…