Sodium lauroyl silk amino acids (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 137-16-6

Definition
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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium. The name component "lauroyl" means that the ingredient contains lauric acid (dodecanoic acid) as a fatty acid component (usually introduced via an acylation reaction).
Sarcosinates are N-acyl derivatives of sarcosine (N-methylglycine, an amino acid).

Sodium lauroyl silk amino acids is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of e.g. hair), surfactant (washing-active substance), skin care product (keeps the skin in a good condition) and as a cleansing agent for skin and hair.

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Lauric acid; Sodium; Surfactants;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020