Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

AKA “Lathanol, Lathanol LAL, Nacconol LAL, Lathanol-lal 70, Dodecyl sodium sulfoacetate, Sulfoacetic acid dodecyl ester S-sodium salt, HSDB 7256, Dodecyl sulfoacetate S-sodium salt, EINECS 217-431-7”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate

AKA: Lathanol, Lathanol LAL, Nacconol LAL, Lathanol-lal 70, Dodecyl sodium sulfoacetate, Sulfoacetic acid dodecyl ester S-sodium salt, HSDB 7256, Dodecyl sulfoacetate S-sodium salt, EINECS 217-431-7

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Clean

Sodium 2-(dodecyloxy)-2-oxoethane-1-sulphonate

Solubility In water, 3.5 g/100 mL (no temperature provided)

Formula

C14H27NaO5S

Mol. Weight

330.42

CAS #

1847-58-1

Form

Liquid

State

White solid; [HSDB]

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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.

Foaming

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Removes Impurities

Creates Lather

Cleansing Surfactant

Removes dirt and impurities

Creates cleansing foam

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Synthesized in the mid-20th century as a sulfate-free alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate, designed to provide effective cleansing without the irritation potential of traditional sulfates while maintaining similar performance.