Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk

Functions
Surfactant
Cleansing agent
Antistatic
Hair conditioning
Skin conditioning
Detergent
CAS Number(s)
169590-94-7

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is a silk-based anionic surfactant and is designed for higher-end brands, products, and customers enjoying silk as part of the cleansing process and label content. It combines silk polypeptides into a luxurious cleanser that is sure to please the most discriminating client.

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is an acylated polypeptide – sodium condensate of lauric acid and silk polypeptide obtained by hydrolysis of fibroin protein in silk filament.  Its average molecular weight is about 500.

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is a light yellow to light brown transparent or cloudy liquid, with a faint characteristic odor. It is fully soluble in water and partially (70%) in alcohol.

Thanks to a high level of biodegradability compared with traditional surfactants, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk is also safe for the environment.  It is usually used in 0.5 - 5.0% concentrations in shampoos, body and hand soaps, face washes, and shaving foams.
    Synonyms
    Hydrosilk SL

    Amino acid composition

    (from Fibroin protein –  (mol%) )

    Glycine44.3
    Alanine31.4
    Valine2.7
    Leucine0.5
    Isoleucine0.7
    Proline0.5
    Phenylalanine0.7
    Threonine0.9
    Serine9.8
    Tyrosine4.4
    Methionine----
    Cystine/2----
    Arginine0.5
    Histidine0.2
    Lysine0.3
    Aspartic acid1.7
    Glutamic acid1.4
    F.A.Q.

    What are the benefits of Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk?

    Features and benefits include:

    • Derived from natural resources
    • Exhibits good cleansing, foaming, and emulsifying properties
    • Reduced irritation when compared to traditional surfactants
    • Imparts silky luster to hair when incorporated into hair-care products
    • Extremely safe and good biodegradability