Cosmetic active ingredients and formulation insights
Laurylamine Oxide (Lauramine Oxide, CAS 1643-20-5) is a mild amine oxide surfactant that boosts foam, conditions and thickens cleansing systems. It is a classic co-surfactant in shampoos and body washes. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Lauramine Oxide CAS number: 1643-20-5 Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid (typical 30% active) Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as […]
Laurylamidopropylamine Oxide is a mild amine oxide surfactant based on lauric acid. It boosts foam and conditions while keeping formulas gentle — ideal for sensitive cleansers and baby care. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Lauramidopropylamine Oxide Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 6.0–8.0 Ionic type: amphoteric-like (amine […]
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAS 68155-09-9) is a mild amine oxide surfactant that boosts foam, conditions and thickens. It is a versatile co-surfactant for shampoos, body washes and cleansers. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide CAS number: 68155-09-9 Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid (typical 30% active) Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 6.0–8.0 […]
Maltitol Laurate is a mild sugar-ester non-ionic surfactant derived from maltitol and lauric acid. It cleanses gently with soft foam and a clean-label profile — suitable for sensitive and baby care formulas. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Maltitol Laurate Appearance: white to off-white powder or paste Solubility: water dispersible / soluble pH (1% solution): approx. […]
Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a high-foam anionic surfactant derived from alpha-olefins. It delivers excellent foaming and cleansing at economical cost — widely used in personal care and household detergents. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid or powder Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. […]
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 […]
