sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer
AKA “Hydroxypropylammonium chloride crosspolymer, sulfonate crosspolymer
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside crosspolymer
AKA: Hydroxypropylammonium chloride crosspolymer, Sulfonate crosspolymer
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction of laurylglucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol and sulfonated with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl sulfonate
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
A synthetic crosslinked polymer created in the late 20th century specifically for use as a rheology modifier and suspension stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR