Product: Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate is an anionic surfactant that provides strong foaming and cleansing properties, similar to SLS but with a different ionic base. It’s commonly used in liquid cleansers and hair products.
Ingredient Highlights
- Category: Anionic Surfactant
- Ingredient Function: Foam booster, cleansing agent
- Used In: Hair care products, facial washes, bath gels
- Solubility: Water-soluble
- Appearance: Clear to light yellow liquid
- Odor: Mild, characteristic scent
- pH Range: 7 – 9
Product Information
- Derived From: Lauryl alcohol (plant or synthetic source)
- Preserved With: None required in raw material
- Country of Origin: USA, India, China
- Method of Extraction: Sulfonation followed by neutralization with ammonium
- Processing: Biodegradable under certain conditions
Pro Tips
- Provides high foam even in hard water
- Works well in combination with non-ionic surfactants
- Use in formulations where SLS-free claims are not essential
- Can be drying. balance with emollients
Recommendations for Usage
- Use in products where foaming is prioritized over gentleness.
- Good for deep-cleansing shampoos and invigorating face washes.
Category: powder
Description
Key Features & Benefits:
● Excellent natural thickening agent with high viscosity at low concentrations
● Effective stabilizer for emulsions and suspensions in various formulations
● Clean-label ingredient suitable for organic and natural product formulations
● Improves texture and shelf life in food products
● Enhances viscosity and stability in cosmetic formulations
● Cost-effective alternative to synthetic thickeners and stabilizers
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