Sodium lauriminodipropionate

Sodium lauriminodipropionate (CAS 14960-06-6) is an amphoteric amino acid-based surfactant derived from lauric acid. Also marketed as Deriphat 106C and Tensan VS.

Where is Sodium lauriminodipropionate used?

• Personal care: secondary surfactant in shampoos, facial cleansers and body washes, improving foam quality while reducing harshness of primary surfactant systems
• Industrial cleaning and degreasing: wetting enhancer that improves soil removal on metal and hard surfaces
• Water treatment: supports dispersion of particulates and modification of surface charge
• Emulsion systems: stable dispersion across varying pH conditions
• It functions as a mild cleansing, wetting and dispersing agent with broad pH compatibility.

Good to know: Buyers should confirm active content, pH specification and color standards with suppliers when evaluating lots for sensitive formulation work.

Commercial specifications

• Active content commonly 30–40%