Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, also known as Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate or SSL, is derived from the sodium salt of lactic acid and stearic acid. It is primarily used as a cleansing and conditioning agent.
As a natural, food-grade emulsifier and stabiliser, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is widely used in cosmetic and food products, where it helps improve texture, ingredient dispersion, and overall product stability, thereby enhancing shelf life.
CAS No.: 25383-99-7
Synonyms: Sodium 2-stearoyllactate, Sodium 2-(stearoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium stearyl-2-lactylate
| Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C24H43NaO6 |
| IUPAC name | sodium 2-(2-octadecanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate |
| Molecular weight | 450.6Â g/mol |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water Soluble in water |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.002[at 20℃] |
| Color | White or yellowish |
| State | Dry powder |
Helps in retaining fragrance in perfumes, fragrances, and essential oils.
Improves the texture and smoothness of hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners.
Ensures even colour distribution in makeup products like foundations and helps disperse UV filters uniformly in sunscreen formulations.
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| Hazard Statements : | H335 May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary statements : | P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, also known as Sodium Stearoyl-2-Lactylate or SSL, is derived from the sodium salt of lactic acid and stearic acid. It is primarily used as a cleansing and conditioning agent.
As a natural, food-grade emulsifier and stabiliser, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is widely used in cosmetic and food products, where it helps improve texture, ingredient dispersion, and overall product stability, thereby enhancing shelf life.
CAS No.: 25383-99-7
Synonyms: Sodium 2-stearoyllactate, Sodium 2-(stearoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium stearyl-2-lactylate
| Properties | |
| Chemical formula | C24H43NaO6 |
| IUPAC name | sodium 2-(2-octadecanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate |
| Molecular weight | 450.6Â g/mol |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water Soluble in water |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.002[at 20℃] |
| Color | White or yellowish |
| State | Dry powder |
Helps in retaining fragrance in perfumes, fragrances, and essential oils.
Improves the texture and smoothness of hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners.
Ensures even colour distribution in makeup products like foundations and helps disperse UV filters uniformly in sunscreen formulations.
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| Hazard Statements : | H335 May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary statements : | P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a synthetic emulsifier which is made from vegetable oil and starch, does not contain lactose and is dairy-free.
As sodium stearoyl lactylate is generally vegan, as it is derived from the plant-based lactic acid and stearic acid. Labels should be checked as animal based sodium stearoyl lactylates are also available.
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is made by reacting the lactic acid and stearic acid (fatty acid) to form an intermediate called stearoyl lactylate. It is further partially neutralised with a sodium source.
The raw materials of sodium stearoyl lactylate, lactic acid and stearic acid do not contain gluten, hence, it is gluten-free.
