Myristoyl sarcosine

Myristoyl sarcosine (CAS 52558-73-3), also known commercially as Hamposyl M, is an N-acyl sarcosine derivative used as a mild anionic surfactant across personal care and industrial cleaning markets.

It combines surfactant activity with corrosion-inhibiting properties, making it a functional ingredient where both cleaning performance and substrate protection are required for various applications.

In personal care formulations, it acts as a foam booster and mild cleansing agent in shampoos, facial cleansers, and toothpastes, where its low irritation profile suits sensitive-skin products.

Industrial and household cleaning formulations use it for degreasing and emulsification of oils and soils from hard surfaces. In metalworking, it functions as a corrosion inhibitor within aqueous systems.

It forms a protective layer on metal surfaces to prevent oxidation. Textile and leather processing operations apply it as an auxiliary surfactant to improve wetting and dispersion during treatment baths.

Myristoyl sarcosine is supplied as a waxy solid or flake form, with liquid versions available depending on concentration. It is offered in cosmetic-grade and technical-grade specifications for buyers.

These grades meet the distinct purity requirements of personal care versus industrial applications. Buyers should confirm acid value and active content specifications when evaluating lots for formulation use.