Sodium C16-20 Alkyl Sulfate
Sulfate
Sulfates are strong cleansing agents (surfactants) used to cut through dirt, oil, and buildup. They’re what makes a cleanser foam up. The most common ones are SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE (SLS) and SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE (SLES). They work well, but they can be a little too good at stripping oils.
Explained
Sodium C16-20 Alkyl Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Foaming
To produce or issue as foam; froth.
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
37776
INCI Name
SODIUM C16-20 ALKYL SULFATE
EC #
293-917-2
All Functions
Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant
