Product: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (SLS-A)
SLS-A is a mild, non-ionic surfactant derived from sarcosine (an amino acid). It’s gentle on skin and eyes, has good foaming power, and is commonly used in sensitive skin and baby care products.
Ingredient Highlights
- Category: Mild Anionic Surfactant (Note: often misclassified as non-ionic)
- Function: Gentle cleanser, foam booster
- Used In: Baby washes, facial cleansers, sulfate-free shampoos
- Solubility: Water-soluble
- Appearance: White powder
- Odor: Low odor
- pH Range: 6.0 – 8.0
Product Information
- Derived From: Fatty acids (coconut) and sarcosine
- Preserved With: Self-preserving
- Country of Origin: Global
- Method of Extraction: Condensation reaction
- Processing: BiodegradablePro Tips
- Excellent for sulfate-free or sensitive formulations
- Enhances skin feel and foam quality
- Compatible with other surfactants
- Ideal for gentle face washes and shampoos
Recommendations for Usage
- Great in sensitive skin and anti-acne facial cleansers. Works well with amphoteric.
Categories: Foam Boosters, Synthetic-Foam-Boosters
Category: powder
Description
Rchem is a premier supplier of high-purity Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (SLS-A) in Pakistan, delivering an ultra-mild, high-performing amino acid surfactant for personal care and hair care formulations. Synthesized from natural lauric acid and the amino acid sarcosine, it produces a rich, creamy lather while thoroughly cleansing without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier. Formulators in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad rely on SLS-A to create sulfate-free shampoos, gentle face washes, and mild baby care cleansing products.
Key Features & Benefits:
Extremely mild on skin and eyes, making it an ideal choice for sensitive skin and sulfate-free formulas. Generates dense, rich, and stable foam even in hard water or oily hair conditions. Enhances hair feel, wet-combing, and softness, acting as a gentle conditioning surfactant. Derived from natural fatty acids and amino acids, offering excellent biodegradability. Functions effectively across a broad pH range and boosts the mildness of primary surfactants.
Technical Specifications Table:
Property
Detail
Apperance
Clear to pale yellow liquid
Scent
Faint, characteristic odor
Solubility
Soluble in water
Uses
Mild primary/secondary surfactant, foaming agent, and hair conditioning agent
pH
7.5 – 8.5 (10% aqueous solution)
Charge
Anionic
Used In
Sulfate-free shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, baby shampoos, and toothpastes
Usage Rate
1.0% – 5.0% (secondary surfactant) / 5.0% – 15.0% (primary surfactant)
Product Origin
Plant-derived fatty acids combined with synthetic amino acid (Sarcosine)
PALM DERIVATIVES STATUS
May contain (if derived from palm kernel oil fatty acids)
VEGAN SUITABLE
Yes
Chemical Formulae
C₁₅H₂₈NNaO₃
