Essentially Natural Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (Perlastan L 30)

• Ingredient Type: Anionic surfactant (aqueous solution)
• INCI Name: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Water
• Active Matter: 29% to 31%
• pH: 8 to 9.3
• Typical Usage Rate: 1% to 30%
• Form: Liquid
• Size Options: 300ml, 500ml, 1L, 5kg or 25kg

This product is commonly used to:

• Boost lather and foam stability in cleansing formulations
• Improve mildness when paired with other surfactants
• Support cleansing performance in shampoos and body washes
• Improve wetting and detergency in rinse-off products
• Help maintain a soft, conditioned feel after rinsing

This product is suitable for:

• Formulators creating mild foaming cleansers for skin and hair
• Surfactant blends that need better foam and improved after-feel
• Shaving gels and facial cleansers where gentle cleansing is a priority

This product is not:

• A finished cleanser, it is a formulation ingredient
• For internal use
• Ideal for very low pH systems without compatibility testing

• As a Secondary Surfactant: Use at 1% to 5% to boost foam and improve mildness in a blended surfactant system.
• As a Primary Cleanser Component: Use at higher levels within a balanced surfactant blend and adjust final pH to suit the product type.
• As a Thickened Cleanser: Thicken with salt where appropriate, or adjust toward pH 5 with a citric acid solution while monitoring viscosity.
• Processing Tip: For best stability in many systems, keep final formula pH above 6 unless you have tested performance at lower pH.

• For external formulation use only
• Avoid contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly if contact occurs
• Do not ingest
• Wear gloves when handling raw surfactants and wash off splashes promptly
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light

Q: Is this the same as sodium lauryl sulfate?
A: No, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate is a different surfactant and is generally used for milder cleansing concepts.

Q: Can it be thickened?
A: Yes, many formulas can be thickened with salt, and viscosity can also shift with pH adjustment depending on the full surfactant system.

Q: Why can some acids make it look cloudy?
A: Some acidic systems can affect clarity in protein-like surfactant structures, so compatibility testing is recommended when formulating with stronger exfoliating acids.