Colonial ALES-2 &

Colonial ALES-1
CTFA/INCI NAME: Ammonium Laureth Sulfate

DESCRIPTION
Colonial ALES-2 and Colonial ALES-1 are noteworthy for generating stable foam
consisting of densely packed small bubbles. This produces a “luxurious” feel in
cosmetics and toiletries and is also related to the excellent wetting characteristics of
ammonium lauryl ether sulfate.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Colonial ALES-2 Colonial ALES-1
Percent Active Ingredient 27 26
Ammonium Chloride, percent 0.5 1.0
Cloud Point, oC -5 0
Viscosity at 25oC, cps 300 Thixotropic
pH (10% solution) 6.7 6.7

Colonial ALES-2 and Colonial ALES-1 offer all the advantages of ammonium lauryl
sulfate in addition to remarkable solubility and high sudsing characteristics. Other
properties which make these products noteworthy are:
• LOW CLOUD POINT – Cosmetic and toiletry formulations start clear and stay
clear under conditions of high water hardness and low temperatures which
precipitate many surfactants.
• SOLUBILIZING POWER – They are especially helpful for its ability to solubilize
many “difficult” ingredients within a formulation.
• COLOR AND ODOR – They are produced with the cosmetic formulator in mind.
They have a mild, pleasant odor and remain color stable under proper storage
conditions.
• VISCOSITY RESPONSE – The addition of salts such as ammonium chloride or
sodium chloride will considerably thicken these products. Colonial ALES-2 is
manufactured to contain only about 0.5% salt, so that the formulator can increase
viscosity to practically any desired level through the addition of more salt. This is
a special convenience when formulating gel shampoos.
• WETTING – They are outstanding wetting agents. Tests using cotton tapes
demonstrate that wetting characteristics are even better in hard water.

APPLICATIONS
Colonial ALES-2 and Colonial ALES-1 were developed for clear liquid shampoo
formulations where low eye irritation is also important. Since such formulations are

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prepared to have a pH slightly less than 7, they naturally complement the slightly acidic
mantle of the scalp.

Colonial ALES-2 and Colonial ALES-1 are also recommended for rich lather bubble
baths, particularly for children, where high foam and skin mildness are requisites. Other
suitable applications requiring extreme mildness include antiseptic creams,
contraceptive foams, diaper rash preventives and deodorant preparations.
The properties which make these products useful in cosmetics and drugs are also
applicable to light duty household products such as mild liquid detergents for woolens
and synthetic fabrics, as well as pet shampoos. For example, the excellent wetting and
penetrating ability of Colonial ALES-2, and Colonial ALES-1 recommend their use in
household window cleaning products.

TOXICITY
Colonial ALES-2 and Colonial ALES-1 release ammonia at pH levels above 7, and the
formulator should keep this in mind when preparing blends which will be stored. Storage
stability is good, but storage for more than a year is not recommended.

LAST UPDATED 07/18/2006

WARRANTY
Colonial Chemical guarantees that its products meet published specifications. No other warranties or
guarantees are expressed or implied because the use of this material is beyond the control of Colonial
Chemical.
Colonial Chemical, Inc.
www.colonialchem.com
225 Colonial Drive Ph: 423-837-8800
South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Fax: 423-837-3888

225 Colonial Drive South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Ph: 423-837-8800 Fax: 423-837-3888