Name
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Description
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate is used as a surfactant, foaming agent, wetting agent and emulsifier.
Benefits
Generally considered to be gentler on skin than SLS and other commonly-used detergents.
Considerations
• Contamination Concerns
Can be contaminated with monochloroacetate and monochloroacetic acid depending on the manufacturing process
• Skin Irritation
May cause skin irritation under certain circumstances
• Eye Irritation
May irriate eyes in high concentrations
Research Sources
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/23668827 https://patents.google.com/patent/US5616782A/en
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/RR_Sodium%20Lauryl%20Sulfoacetate.pdf
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