Cosmetic active ingredients and formulation insights
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is the most widely used foaming surfactant in personal care — a cost-effective workhorse for shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps with rich, dense foam. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium Laureth Sulfate Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid (typical 28% or 70% active) Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): […]
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate (CAS 71368-20-8) is a mild amino-acid anionic surfactant derived from myristic acid and glutamic acid. It cleanses gently with soft foam — suitable for sensitive and daily-use formulas. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate CAS number: 71368-20-8 Appearance: white to off-white powder or liquid Solubility: water soluble pH (1% solution): […]
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (CAS 38517-23-6) is a mild amino-acid anionic surfactant with conditioning properties. It cleanses gently and supports emulsion texture — useful in cleansers, creams and sensitive care. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate CAS number: 38517-23-6 Appearance: white to off-white powder or flakes Solubility: water dispersible / soluble pH (1% solution): […]
Potassium Cocoate is the potassium soap of coconut oil fatty acids — a natural, plant-derived soap base. It provides effective cleansing with rich lather for liquid soaps, shaving products and body washes. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Potassium Cocoate Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid or paste Solubility: water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 9.0–11.0 […]
Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate (CAS 29923-32-8) is a mild amino-acid anionic surfactant derived from lauric acid and glutamic acid (potassium salt). It cleanses gently with soft foam — ideal for sensitive care. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Potassium Lauroyl Glutamate CAS number: 29923-32-8 Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid or paste Solubility: water soluble pH (as […]
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate (CAS 61789-31-9) is a mild amino-acid anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and glycine. It delivers gentle cleansing with rich, creamy foam — a favorite for foaming cleansers. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate CAS number: 61789-31-9 Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid (typical 30% active) Solubility: fully water […]
Sodium Cocoyl Aminopropionate is a mild amino-acid type anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and beta-alanine. It cleanses gently with soft foam — suitable for sensitive and baby care. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Aminopropionate Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid Solubility: water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 6.0–8.0 Ionic type: anionic […]
Lauroyl Glutamic Acid TEA Salt is a mild amino-acid type anionic surfactant (TEA salt of lauroyl glutamic acid). It cleanses gently with soft foam, ideal for sensitive and daily-use formulas. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: TEA-Lauroyl Glutamate Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid or paste Solubility: water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 5.5–7.0 Ionic type: […]
Cocoyl Glutamic Acid TEA Salt is a mild amino-acid type anionic surfactant (TEA salt of cocoyl glutamic acid). It provides gentle cleansing with soft foam and low irritation for sensitive formulas. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: TEA-Cocoyl Glutamate Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid or paste Solubility: water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 5.5–7.0 Ionic […]
Sodium Coco Glutamate is a mild amino-acid anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It cleanses gently with creamy foam — an excellent base for sensitive-skin and baby care formulas. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium Coco Glutamate Appearance: white to off-white powder or liquid Solubility: water soluble pH (1% solution): approx. […]
