Isopropanolamine lauryl sulfate

Isopropanolamine lauryl sulfate (CAS 21142-28-9) is an anionic surfactant produced by neutralizing lauryl sulfuric acid with isopropanolamine.

Where is Isopropanolamine lauryl sulfate used?

• Personal care: foaming, cleansing and emulsifying agent in shampoos, body washes and liquid hand soaps
• Conditioning cleansers: isopropanolamine counter-ion improves compatibility with conditioning actives
• Household and industrial cleaning: wetting and emulsification of oils and greases in hard surface cleaners and degreasers
• Liquid detergent concentrates: dispersing agent
• It helps maintain formulation stability across a range of pH conditions.

Good to know: Offers a milder neutralizing base than conventional sodium or ammonium counterparts.

Commercial specifications

• Active matter content commonly around 30–35%
• Buyers should confirm active content, pH specification and color grade with suppliers.