Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate

Functions
Surfactant
Cleansing agent
Sensory Modifier
Foam booster
Detergent
CAS Number(s)
4016-21-1
EINECS number(s)
223-673-4
FDA UNII
I39GGJ23HV

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate is a sodium salt of 2-Sulfolauric acid, a mild surfactant with good foaming and cleaning power. It is a clear yellow liquid, an eco-friendly, readily biodegradable, and versatile ingredient derived from coconut fatty acids for cleansing applications.

Thanks to its outstanding detergency, high-foaming, and viscosity-modifying ability, Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate is used in many personal care products, including body wash, soaps, shampoo, and face cleansers. It is compatible with many ingredients used in cleansing applications, including electrolytes, other surfactants, and polymers.

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate excellently works in hard water in a pH range of 4-9. It exhibits good skin tolerance, sensory properties, and good skin after-feel.

Synonyms
Sodium 1-methyl 2-sulphonatododecanoate

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