Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate
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- Categories: Cleansing Agents, Emulsifiers
Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is a synthetic or plant-derived surfactant (cleansing agent) that also works as an emulsifier. It is most often used in face and body cleansers and shampoos but is sometimes also used in leave-on products.
This versatile ingredient works well with various glycols, silicones, solvents, and phosphate esters.
Safety assessments have confirmed this ingredient is non-irritating and non-sensitising when applied to human skin in amounts (up to 15% in rinse-off and 5% in leave-on products) that are approved for use in cosmetics.
References for this information:
International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 20, Supplement 1, 2001, pages 1-14
https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/sarcosine.pdf
See surfactant emulsifier
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