Tipa-lauryl sulfate inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 66161-60-2

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

"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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer