SLSA (Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate) – Mild Cleansing and Foaming Agent for Shampoo Bars, Bath Bombs & Personal Care Products

SLSA (Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate) is a foaming and cleansing ingredient used in a variety of rinse-off personal care products. It helps lift dirt and impurities while producing a rich, creamy lather, making it popular in solid and powder-based bath and cleansing formulations.

SLSA is frequently selected for products such as bath bombs, bubble bars, shampoo bars, cleansing powders, and specialty bath products. It can be combined with compatible cosmetic ingredients to develop formulations with different textures, foaming characteristics, and cleansing performance.

This ingredient is suitable for cosmetic product developers, DIY enthusiasts, and manufacturers creating handmade bath products and personal care formulations. The appropriate grade, concentration, and handling method should always follow the supplier’s technical documentation.

For consistent formulation results, check the product’s specifications, recommended usage level, compatibility, and processing instructions before use.

Key Features

• Effective cleansing and foaming properties
• Helps produce rich, abundant lather
• Suitable for various solid and powder-based cleansing formulations
• Commonly used in bath and personal care product development
• Can be incorporated into compatible cosmetic formulations
• Useful for handmade bath product and cosmetic manufacturing
• Recommended usage depends on the formulation and supplier specifications

Applications

• Bath bombs
• Bubble bars
• Shampoo bars
• Solid cleansing bars
• Bath powders
• Bubble bath formulations
• Body cleansing products
• Facial cleansing formulations, where suitable
• Specialty handmade bath products

Product Specifications

Product Name: SLSA

Full Form: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Product Category: Anionic Surfactant

INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

Appearance: Typically a white powder or granulated solid, depending on grade

Function: Cleansing agent and foaming surfactant

Solubility: Dispersibility and solubility depend on formulation conditions

Recommended Usage: As specified by the supplier and appropriate to the intended formulation

pH: Refer to the manufacturer’s technical data sheet

Compatibility: Confirm with the supplier and through formulation testing

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place according to supplier recommendations and protect from moisture

Packaging: Available pack sizes as listed by the seller

Shelf Life: Refer to the product label or supplier documentation

Directions for Use

Incorporate SLSA according to the supplier’s recommended procedure and the requirements of the intended formulation. Because powdered surfactants can generate airborne dust, avoid creating dust clouds and use suitable protective equipment during handling. Confirm the recommended concentration and processing method for bath bombs, shampoo bars, or other products before production.

Conduct appropriate stability, compatibility, and product safety assessments before commercial sale.

Safety and Storage

• Avoid inhaling airborne powder or dust.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Use suitable gloves, eye protection, and dust control measures when handling.
• Follow the product label and Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
• Keep the container tightly closed and protect the product from moisture.
• Store under the conditions recommended by the supplier.
• Use only at suitable concentrations for the intended application.