RAW MATERIAL
HSB
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine (HSB) is an amphoteric surfactant valued for effective cleansing, stable foaming, good dispersing performance, and compatibility with a wide range of detergent and personal-care formulations.
Chemical Name
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Molecular Weight
351.54
Molecular Formula
C17H37NO4S
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Product Description
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine (HSB) is a versatile amphoteric surfactant used in liquid cleaning and personal-care formulations where balanced cleansing, foam performance, and formulation compatibility are required.
Its molecular structure combines positive and negative ionic characteristics, allowing it to work effectively alongside different surfactant systems. The material provides good emulsifying and dispersing behavior while supporting stable foam and antistatic performance.
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine is also valued for its compatibility with formulations designed for shampoos, shower products, facial cleansers, liquid soaps, and selected industrial cleaning applications. It can contribute to product softness, conditioning performance, viscosity control, and overall formulation stability.
KEY PROPERTIES
Product Characteristics
Offers balanced cleansing and foaming performance as an amphoteric surfactant.
Provides good emulsifying and dispersing characteristics in compatible formulations.
Supports stable foam and can contribute to improved formulation texture and viscosity.
Offers useful antistatic and conditioning characteristics for suitable personal-care formulations.
Shows good compatibility with different surfactant systems and performs effectively in a variety of cleaning formulations.
Can support formulation stability under a range of typical processing and product conditions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specification Data
| Specification | Standard |
|---|---|
| Appearance | No odor, yellowish transparent liquid |
| pH Value (1% aqueous solution, 25°C) | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Free amine by wt % | 1.0 max |
| Solid content by wt % | 43.0 - 47.0 |
| Sulphate ash by wt % | 14.0 max |
| Quaternary ammonium salt by wt % | 4.0 max |
| Sodium chloride by wt % | 6.0 - 8.0 |
APPLICATIONS
Typical Uses
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Liquid detergent and liquid soap formulations
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Shampoo and hair-cleansing products
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Shower gel and body-wash formulations
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Facial cleansing products
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Hard-surface cleaning formulations
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Selected industrial detergent applications
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Formulations requiring foaming, conditioning, antistatic, or viscosity-supporting properties
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