Sodium lauryl sarcosinate

Sodium lauryl sarcosinate (CAS 7631-98-3), also known as sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, is a mild amino acid-derived anionic surfactant used across personal care and industrial cleaning formulations. It delivers effective foaming, cleansing, and emulsification while being considered gentler on skin than conventional sulfate surfactants. This factor directly influences formulation choices in sensitive-skin product lines.

In personal care, it functions as a primary or co-surfactant in shampoos, facial cleansers, toothpastes, and shaving foams. Its low irritation profile supports sulfate-free positioning in premium consumer goods. Home care and industrial cleaning products use it to boost foam stability and improve soil removal in liquid detergents. It is also highly effective for use in various hard surface cleaners and degreasers.

Textile and leather processing operations incorporate it as a wetting and scouring agent to ensure even penetration of treatment baths. In paper manufacturing, it supports fiber dispersion and surface treatment processes. Sodium lauryl sarcosinate is supplied as an aqueous solution, typically at 30% active content, though concentrated grades are also available. It is offered in technical and cosmetic grades for diverse needs.

Cosmetic-grade material meets purity standards relevant to personal care applications. Bulk supply is standard in drums and IBCs to accommodate large-scale manufacturing and industrial requirements.