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LATHANOL® LAL Powder

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LATHANOL® LAL Powder is a mild anionic surfactant providing foaming, wetting, and emulsification. Its primary function is as a foam booster. It can be used in bubble baths, shampoos, and cleansing creams. This product is bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, preservative-free, sulfate-free, and eo-po-free. It is kosher-certified.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Cosurfactant, Emulsifier, Foam Booster, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Wetting Agent

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Ethylene Oxide-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Nitrogen-free, PO-free, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: ISO 16128, Kosher

Synonyms: Lathanol, Lathanol LAL, Sulfoacetic Acid Dodecyl Ester S-Sodium Salt

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
1847-58-1
EC No.
217-431-7
Chemical Structure

LATHANOL® LAL Powder - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Primary/Secondary Surfactant
  • Foaming Agent
  • Wetting Agent
  • Emulsifier
  • Detergent
  • Milder to the skin than ethoxylated alcohol sulfates.
  • Hard water stable
  • Replaces soap whenever soap sensitization is found.
Product Features & Benefits
  • Creamy, rich lather
  • Moisturized after-feel
  • 86% Bio-based
  • Easier to solubilize than isethionates
  • Create low-water products
  • Achieve water-white formulas
  • Feedstock is Fatty alcohol
  • Anionic Ionic Character
  • Naturally derived - Stepan defines as derived from biorenewable resource originating from animal, plant or marine feedstock. All products noted as “naturally-derived” in this brochure have a minimum of 50% biorenewable carbon content (based on Stepan’s BCI calculation).
  • EO/PO-Free
  • Nitrogen-free.
  • Viscosity formation
  • Gentle on the skin
  • OE free
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
End Product Uses
  • Bubble Baths
  • Shampoos
  • Cleansing Creams
  • Cream & Paste Shampoos
  • Syndet Bars

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Free flowing white powder or flake (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content (MW 345)min. 65%
pH (1% in aqueous solution)6.3
Moisture Contentmax. 15%
Alcohol Insolubles11.6%
Sodium Chloride Content15%
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances
  • All components of LATHANOL LAL are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA 1847-58-1), Canada (DSL 1847-58-1), Australia AICS 1847-58-1), Europe (EINECS 217-431-7), and Japan (ENCS 2-1617 or 2-2839).
  • LATHANOL LAL Coarse conforms to Ecocert's natural and organic cosmetic standard and is 100% of natural origin.

Safety & Health

Health Effects

LATHANOL LAL is moderately to slightly toxic orally (LD₅₀ = 700 mg/kg). The product causes moderate skin irritation at 70% concentration and minimal to no eye irritation at 3% concentration.

Packaging & Availability

Standard Packaging

LATHANOL LAL is available in 55 gallon fiber open head, unlined drums (net weight for coarse: 200 lb./90.4 kg, for flake: 150 lb./67.8 kg, for powder: 250 lb./113 kg.

Availability

This product is available in powder, flake or coarse forms.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., safety goggles, dust mask and gloves) should be employed when handling LATHANOL LAL. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Avoid inhaling the dust. Wash thoroughly after handling material. LATHANOL LAL should be used in a well-ventilated area.
  • It is recommended that LATHANOL LAL be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place to insure against agglomeration and any deterioration in color. Partly used drums should be promptly resealed with drum cover and accessory clamp after twisting and tying off the poly-bag liner. Prolonged storage above 90 °F (32 °C) should be avoided. Avoid overheating.
Workplace Exposure

Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.