Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

INCI: SODIUM LAUROYL ISETHIONATE
CAS 42926-19-2 (also referenced: 7381-01-3 for alternate forms) EC 230-949-8
Sodium 2-sulphonatoethyl laurate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Surfactant, cleansing agent — widely used as primary surfactant in syndet bars and gentle cleansers
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Sodium 2-sulphonatoethyl laurate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
42926-19-2 (also referenced: 7381-01-3 for alternate forms)
EC Number
230-949-8
INCI
SODIUM LAUROYL ISETHIONATE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026