Emulsifier

Sodium Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropylsulfate

INCI: SODIUM CHITOSAN LAURAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLSULFATE

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Sodium Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropylsulfate?

Sodium Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropylsulfate (INCI: SODIUM CHITOSAN LAURAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLSULFATE) is a cosmetic ingredient listed in the EU CosIng inventory. Sodium Chitosan Lauramide Hydroxypropylsulfonate is the product obtained by the reaction of Chitosan with lauric anhydride and sodium 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropanesulfonate.

Its declared cosmetic functions are emulsifying, hair conditioning, skin conditioning and surfactant.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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