At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Anionic
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Cleaning / Degreasing
Solubility
soluble/dispersible in water (typical)
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Primary mild anionic surfactant in sulfate-free facial cleansers, shampoos, and baby washes where low skin and eye irritation is required.
- ▸ Co-surfactant blended with amphoterics and nonionics to boost foam quality and reduce overall irritation in body washes and hand soaps.
- ▸ Solid syndet and cleansing-bar formulations, where its amino-acid backbone provides a near-skin-pH, biodegradable cleansing system.
- ▸ Gentle HI&I and institutional cleaning concentrates targeting plant-derived, readily biodegradable surfactant claims.
- ▸ Conditioning cleansers and 2-in-1 products where its mildness preserves skin and hair lipids during washing.
Physical Properties
Appearance
pale yellow to amber liquid or paste (typical, varies by grade/activity)
Odor
characteristic, mild (typical)
pH
5.5 - 7.5 (typical, aqueous solution)
Solubility
soluble/dispersible in water (typical)
Ionic Character
anionic
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable (typical, plant-derived)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
68187-30-4
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU):
- EC number: 269-085-1
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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