SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE- ▸ Bath products: Foaming agent in bubble baths and bath preparations.
- ▸ Dentifrices: Foaming and dispersing surfactant in toothpaste systems.
- ▸ Wetting agent: Lowers surface tension in aqueous surfactant blends.
- ▸ Dispersant: Disperses particulates in cleansing formulations.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (CAS 1847-58-1) is an anionic surfactant. PubChem and HSDB record its use as a foaming or dispersing agent in dentifrices, bubble baths, and other bath preparations, and as a wetting agent in surfactant systems. CIR lists it as a cleansing and foaming cosmetic ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate different than sodium lauryl sulfate?
Yes. Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (SLSA, CAS 1847-58-1) is a sulfoacetate ester surfactant, structurally distinct from sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), which is an alkyl sulfate. They are different molecules with different CAS numbers, though both are anionic surfactants. Confirm identity by CAS on the CoA.
Is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate a sulfate?
No. Despite the similar name, SLSA is a sulfoacetate, not an alkyl sulfate; the sulfonate is attached through an acetate ester linkage. It is therefore commonly used in formulations marketed as sulfate-free. RawSource supplies it as an anionic foaming and dispersing surfactant.
What is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate used for?
SLSA is an anionic surfactant used as a foaming and dispersing agent in bubble baths and bath preparations, as a foaming/dispersing surfactant in dentifrices, and as a wetting agent in aqueous surfactant blends. PubChem and HSDB record these uses; CIR lists it as a cleansing and foaming cosmetic ingredient. RawSource supplies it as a surfactant for bath and cleansing systems.
What is the molecular formula and CAS number for SLSA?
Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate has the formula C14H27NaO5S and CAS number 1847-58-1. RawSource provides a CoA confirming identity and specifications with each bulk lot.
How is sodium lauryl sulfoacetate supplied in bulk?
SLSA is typically supplied as a fine powder for bath and dentifrice formulations. RawSource supplies it in bulk bags, drums, and pallet quantities; request a CoA and SDS for specifications. Contact us for available grades and a bulk quote.