Description
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine is a rare cosmetic ingredient, as a high standard surfactant, is always be used in mid-high grade shampoo, bath liquid. It can also be used in petroleum mining, metal antirust detergent, paint stripping agent, and hard surface detergents, etc.
Uses
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine is a mild amphoteric surfactant that can be found in many personal care formulations. It has a unique molecular structure that makes it effective in cleansing, foaming, and conditioning.
Preparation
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine is produced by quaternizing lauryl dimethylamine in situ with sodium oxiran-2-ylmethanesulfonate.
Biological Functions
antistatic agents; hair conditioning agents; skinconditioning agents – misc.; surfactants – cleansing agents; surfactants – foam boosters; viscosity increasing agents.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Safety
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine was slightly irritating to the skin at concentrations up to 32% in rabbits.
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine did not cause dermal irritation or sensitization in HRIPTs at 12% solution and 4% solids, respectively.
The LD50 for 28% to 32% Lauryl Hydroxysultaine was > 560-640mg/kg bw active ingredient in rats.
