Lauramidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
AKA “Softazoline LSB-R, Softazoline LSB, 19223-55-3, UNII-VPE363894V, RALUFON CAS-OH, VPE363894V, EINECS 242-893-1, EC 242-893-1, 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyl-N-(3-((1-oxododecyl)amino)propyl)-3-sulfo-, inner salt
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Lauramidopropyl hydroxysultaine
AKA: Softazoline LSB-R, Softazoline LSB, 19223-55-3, UNII-VPE363894V, RALUFON CAS-OH, VPE363894V, EINECS 242-893-1, EC 242-893-1, 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N, N-dimethyl-N-(3-((1-oxododecyl)amino)propyl)-3-sulfo-, Inner salt
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
N-(3-Dodecanamidopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethylammoniopropanesulfonate
Formula
C20H42N2O5S
Mol. Weight
422.60
CAS #
19223-55-3
Form
Powder
State
Liquid; Other Solid
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Amphoteric surfactant developed in the late 20th century to create milder, less irritating cleansing formulations. Designed specifically for sensitive skin and baby care products as a gentler alternative to traditional anionic surfactants.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR