Sodium Laurate

Sodium Laurate

AKA “Sodium dodecanoate, 629-25-4, Dodecanoic acid, sodium salt, Lauran sodny, K146MR5EXO, DTXSID9044453, CHEBI:131839, RefChem:887638, DTXCID7024453”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium laurate

AKA: Sodium dodecanoate, 629-25-4, Dodecanoic acid, Sodium salt, Lauran sodny, K146MR5EXO, DTXSID9044453, CHEBI:131839, RefChem:887638, DTXCID7024453

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following ingredients are safe in the present practices of use andconcentration described in the safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing, which may be basedon a QRA...Sodium Laurate...

Formula

C12H23NaO2

Mol. Weight

222.30

CAS #

629-25-4

State

Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Liquid

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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.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Improves Elasticity

Moisturizing

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Derived from lauric acid, found traditionally in coconut oil used for centuries in Pacific and Southeast Asian skincare and haircare. The sodium salt form was developed synthetically in the 20th century as a mild soap and cleanser.