Synonym(s)
Sodium salt of stearoyl lactic acid
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"Sodium..." means the element sodium, "stearoyl lactylate" the salt component "stearoyl lactic acid".
Sodium stearoyl lactylate, the sodium salt of stearoyl lactic acid (lactate), is a mixture of several components with a multitude of by-products.
The mixture of substances is also suitable as a mild (co)surfactant. Sodium stearoyl lactylate is used in creams, lotions and baby products. In shampoos, sodium stearoyl lactylate stabilizes the foam and has a conditioning effect.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer