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Lathanol Powder Surfactant (SLSa)
Lathanol Powder Surfactant (SLSa) is a mild, anionic surfactant providing foaming, wetting and emulsification. It can be used in bubble baths, shampoos, cleansing creams.
Description
Lathanol Powder Surfactant (SLSa)
Lathanol Powder Surfactant (SLSa) helps your bath formulations foam and produce mountains of rich bubbles that last. Use it in your bath bombs, bubble bars, foaming bath salts, fizzie powders, shampoos and soaps. This mild blend of surfactants is considered safe for most skin types, even sensitive skin and is used as a more gentle alternative to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). Ships to you as a free flowing granular powder with a consistency similar to salt.
Lathanol Powder Surfactant (SLSa) is biodegradable naturally derived from coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
USES
- 2 in 1 Shampoo
- Bar Soap
- Facial Cleansers
- Bath and Shower Gels
- Shampoos
- Bath Bombs
- Salts
- Fizzies
BENEFITS
- Powdered Surfactant
- Increases foam in Fizzy formulations
- 100% Active
- Biodegradable
- Creates long-lasting bubbles
- Mild
- 100% Natural Vegetable Origin
Usage
Recommended Usage Rate: Start with equal parts SLSA and citric acid in bath bombs. Use 15 - 20% in other products. Easily dispersible in cold or warm water.
Store in sealed containers at temperatures above 45°F and avoid overheating or freezing. A dust mask, gloves and safety goggles recommended when handling this powder.
Additional Notes
These are only suggested usage rates. Each formulation is different and you must test in small batches to find the percentages that work best for you. Always start by mixing in a low percentage, then gradually add until you reach your desired result.
Use this batch calculator to help you determine exactly how much you need to use of this ingredient for your next batch.
Batch Calculator
Ingredients
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Technical
This carries a Skin Irritation Category 2, Serious Eye Irritation Category 2B, Acute Aquatic Toxicity Category 2, and Chronic Aquatic Toxicity Category 3 classification. Wear protective gloves and eye protection, avoid release to the environment, and prevent dust accumulation to minimize explosion hazard (see below).
Product Profile
Physical characteristics and solubility
Powder
Opaque
White
5.0 – 7.5
227 µm
Easily dispersible in cold or warm water
Ingredients
Common and INCI names for your product label
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
SLSa, Lathanol
Per the SDS, this is supplied as a mixture: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (65–72%), Sodium Chloride (10–18%), and Sodium Sulfate (5–18%) — the salt and sulfate are processing carriers rather than intentionally added actives. 100% active surfactant, biodegradable, naturally derived from coconut and palm kernel oil.
Storage & Shelf Life
How to keep this powder stable batch to batch
Airtight container, room temperature, above 45°F
1 Year
Keep Away From Heat, Sparks, and Open Flame
Store in the original tightly closed container, above 45°F, away from heat sources and ignition. Avoid overheating or freezing.
Combustible Dust Precautions
This powder is classified as a combustible dust hazard and may form explosive dust-air mixtures. Minimize dust generation, prevent dust accumulation on surfaces, and use only non-sparking tools when handling in bulk.
Use Clean Tools and PPE
A dust mask, gloves, and safety goggles are recommended when handling. Use clean utensils to prevent cross-contamination and avoid reaching in with bare hands.
Test Before Scaling
Run a small batch first to confirm foaming performance and stability in your specific formulation before committing to a full production run.
Quality & Compliance
Regulatory status at a glance
Skin Irritation 2, Eye Irritation 2B, Aquatic Acute 2, Aquatic Chronic 3
Combustible Dust — Classified
Hazardous chemical — Immediate hazard
Listed on the TSCA Inventory
Not known to contain any chemicals currently listed under California Prop. 65 as carcinogens or reproductive toxins. Not considered a carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or OSHA. Readily biodegradable. Toxic to aquatic life (Algae EC50 1.9 mg/L, Crustacea LC50 5.9 mg/L, Fish LC50 4.2 mg/L) — avoid release to waterways.
Disclaimer: The technical specifications above reflect standard production values and may vary slightly between batches. Always conduct your own small-batch testing and stability studies before scaling up to production.
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