Synonym(s)
CAS number: 66161-60-2
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"TIPA" is the acronym for triisopropanolamine "lauryl" refers to the lauryl alcohol (1-dodecanol) as a component of the molecule, "sulfate" salts/esters of sulfuric acid
TIPA-lauryl sulfate is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a detergent (cleans skin, hair or teeth), foaming agent (forms foam by trapping air (or other gases) in a liquid) and as a surfactant (washing-active substance/improves the even distribution of the products during application).
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