Disodium 2-sulfolaurate

Disodium 2-sulfolaurate (CAS 38841-48-4) is an anionic surfactant derived from lauric acid; it acts as a cleansing, foaming and emulsifying agent.

Where is Disodium 2-sulfolaurate used?

• Personal care: primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers
• Home and industrial cleaning: degreasing booster and emulsion stabiliser in liquid detergents
• Textile processing: wetting and scouring agent for fibre penetration and soil removal
• Leather and paper manufacturing: dispersion of processing aids and substrate uniformity
• It belongs to the alpha-sulfo fatty acid salt family.

Good to know: The alpha-sulfo fatty acid salt class is recognised for strong surface activity and compatibility with hard water. Food-contact and personal care grades may be available where formulation compliance requires documented purity specifications.

Commercial specifications

• Active content commonly specified by the supplier