Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate (SLES) the darlings of manufacturers of household products because it's cheap and it perform a simple task really well. It make long-lasting bubbles and it’s hard for us to get away from the idea that more bubbles equals better cleaning power. As a result SLES is used in hundreds of products, from dishwashing liquid to shampoo. Even some ‘eco’ brands use these chemicals. It has a lower degree of skin irritation, ease of compaction and insensitivity to hard water. It also has very good properties, is inexpensive and readily available and therefore readily used by the manufacturers. Technical Specification SLES is an anionic surfactant, widely used in rinse off products as a primary surfactant. In addition to excellent detergency, it also performance excellent emulsification and foamability. It is major component of rinse-off products. It is compatible with all surfactants except cationic. Available in 28% and 70% active concentration, SLES 70% is most preferred. Main advantages of SLES The product has good solvency, favorable hard-water resistance and high-biodegradation. It also facilitates ease of formulation and production. In addition, it also creates a degree of thickening to the final product formulation. Applications It is widely used in many personal care and home care products like Shampoo, Bubble Bath, Shower Gel, Face Wash, Dish Wash, Liquid Detergent and Hand Wash. It is also used in the printing and dyeing industry, petroleum and leather industry as lubricant, dyeing agent, cleanser, foaming agent and degreasing agent.

The Middle East And Africa Hand Sanitizer Market Is Expected To Grow At a 2.5% Annual Growth Rate According to the latest market report from 6Wresearch.com, with the outbreak of the new crown epidemic in 2020, people's awareness of personal and hand hygiene continues to increase, and the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region's demand for hand sanitizer continues to rise. According to 6Wresearch, the MEA hand sanitizer market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 2.5% in 2020-2026. In addition, due to the widespread use of hand sanitizer as a preventive measure, and the increase in domestic manufacturing in most of the MEA countries, the region is expected to experience moderate growth during the forecast period. Calculated by country, due to the growing domestic production, increasing population, and increasing demand for hand sanitizer, Saudi Arabia has the largest share of the overall hand sanitizer market in the MEA region in 2019. According to 6Wresearch research analyst Mansi Bisht, gel-based hand sanitizers accounted for the largest proportion in the MEA region in 2019. Factors such as cost-effectiveness and ease of use have made gel hand sanitizers a popular choice for consumers in almost all countries in the Middle East and Africa. In addition, providing the best and most comprehensive skin coverage also plays a vital role in increasing the sales of gel products. Assistant researcher Shubham Cholasia said that depending on the type of product, alcohol-based hand sanitizers will also account for a large share in the future market. Some of the major companies in the MEA market include: Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, GOJO Industries, 3M and Procter & Gamble.

UAE Exempts VAT on Hand Sanitizers, Masks and Gloves The UAE Cabinet announced that hand sanitizers, masks and gloves are exempted from VAT. Medical equipment used to treat COVID-19 patients, including disposable medical suits, respirators and goggles, will also be exempt from 5% tax. The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The cabinet said it will provide support to the country's health department during the epidemic. The Minister of Health and Prevention Abdulrahman Al Owais said the move will help the hospital stock up on important medical supplies and supplies. Earlier before the meeting started, Sheikh Mohammed had a conversation with teachers and students from schools across the country through an online meeting to celebrate the start of the new school year. He said that the achievements of the UAE since its establishment stem from education. "Since the establishment of our country, our achievements and progress began in schools. With education, we will continue to move forward into the future." He also talked about the challenges the school has faced since March. "Despite various circumstances, we are still unswervingly developing the education system. The last school year is the best proof that our education system has the ability to continuously develop under the most difficult conditions."