surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

INCI: SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE
CAS 156572-81-5
Dodecanoic acid, methyl-2-sulfoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Ultra-mild anionic surfactant; cleansing agent; sulfate-free alternative
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Dodecanoic acid, methyl-2-sulfoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
156572-81-5
INCI
SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE
Category
surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026