Sodium Laurate

The Rapid-Foaming Powerhouse for Deep Cleaning & Industrial Strength

Sodium Laurate is the sodium salt of lauric acid (C12). Thanks to its short carbon chain structure, it is physically superior in generating instant, voluminous foam and delivering aggressive degreasing power. It serves as the "muscle" in formulations that require rapid breakdown of heavy oils and stubborn grime.

01. Heavy-Duty Personal Care

Maximum Cleanliness, Minimum Effort.

• Deep Degreasing: The go-to surfactant for "Deep Clean" shampoos (for oily hair) and heavy-duty bar soaps. It cuts through sebum and styling buildup instantly.

• Industrial Hand Cleaners: A key component in mechanic’s soaps and hand pastes. It effectively disintegrates motor oil, grease, and carbon dust from hands while rinsing off easily without leaving a slippery feel.

• 💡 Formulation Tip: Due to its powerful nature, Sodium Laurate is best blended with mild co-surfactants (like betaines or amino acid surfactants). This "compound approach" maintains the high foaming power while significantly lowering potential irritation to the skin and mucosa.

02. Industrial Applications

Efficiency in Processing & Finishing.

• Metalworking Fluids: Acts as a crucial cleaning agent in metal processing. It efficiently strips away cutting fluids and mineral oil residues from machined parts, leaving metal surfaces clean for the next stage.

• Textile Processing: Functions as a robust emulsifier and scouring agent (refining agent). It helps remove natural waxes and impurities from raw fabrics, ensuring better absorbency and cleanliness before dyeing.

03. Pharmaceutical Applications

High Purity for Specialized Uses.

• Ointment Bases: In the pharmaceutical sector, high-purity grades of Sodium Laurate serve as an effective base matrix. It aids in the uniform dispersion of active ingredients (APIs) within ointments and creams, ensuring consistent dosage application.

Why Source Sodium Laurate from Arshine?

Precision Grading for Every Application.

• Multi-Grade Availability: We don't just sell "one size fits all." Arshine supplies specialized grades ranging from Industrial Grade (cost-effective for metal cleaning) to Pharma Grade (high purity for ointments), ensuring you only pay for the specs you need.

• Supply Chain Stability: Lauric acid derivatives can be subject to market price volatility. Our long-standing contracts with major manufacturers allow us to buffer these fluctuations and offer you stable pricing and secured volume.

• Technical Support: Our team can provide guidance on handling and formulation, helping you optimize the "blending ratio" to balance its strong cleaning power with consumer safety requirements.