Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSa) / Lathanol Powder
| Description | Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSa) is a solid anionic surfactant of vegetable origin. Puts foam in bath formulations. Works well in soft and hard water. It meets ECOCERT standards. This product is derived from coconut and palm oil, so it's 100 percent natural. It is not the same thing as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)—it is a much gentler surfactant. |
| INCI | Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate |
| Appearance | A very fine white powder |
| Usage rate |
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSa) is non-irritating to the skin at up to 70%. Liquid Foaming Bath Products: 3-8% (SLSA can be irritating to the nose and throat, we recommend wearing a mask when working with it.) |
| How to Work with It |
Wear a dust mask! Inhaling airborne powdered surfactants is unbelievably unpleasant.
You can dissolve it into the heated water phase for liquid concoctions, or stir/mash the powder into blends of butters and/or other surfactants to create syndet bars. It can also be added to the powder phase of bath bombs and other bath products. |
| Scent | Characteristic of surfactants—detergenty |
| pH | 5–7.5 (5% solution) |
| Charge | Anionic |
| Active Surfactant Matter | 65% |
| Solubility | Water |
| Why do we use it in formulations? | It offers fantastic, rich lather to our products. Due to the small particle size it readily dissolves in water, making it a great choice for things like bath bombs and foaming bath salts. |
| Strengths | Wonderful, rich, long-lasting lather. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks |
SLSa is an easy way to make almost anything foam! |
This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.
While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
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Just because two products have the same name or CAS number does not guarantee the same grade, purity, or effectiveness. Always choose trusted suppliers. Choose Purenso for premium-grade ingredients you can rely on.
