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Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate (ALS)
Category: Surfactant
Brief Description: A surfactant derived from coconut or palm oils, similar to SLS but uses ammonium instead of sodium as the counterion.
Benefits: Offers strong cleaning and foaming capabilities.
Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Can be irritating, particularly to sensitive skin and eyes.
Target Audience: Used in many personal care products; those with sensitive skin may seek alternatives.
Chemical Composition: ALS is a linear chain alkyl sulfate salt, using ammonium instead of sodium as the counterion.
Physical Aspect: Usually found as a clear to yellowish liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on the product; higher concentrations can cause skin irritation.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin and eye irritation.
Regulatory Status: Generally permitted for use in cosmetics, with concentration limits in some regions.
Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Similar to SLS, sustainability concerns mainly arise from raw material sourcing.
Brief Description: A surfactant derived from coconut or palm oils, similar to SLS but uses ammonium instead of sodium as the counterion.
Benefits: Offers strong cleaning and foaming capabilities.
Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Can be irritating, particularly to sensitive skin and eyes.
Target Audience: Used in many personal care products; those with sensitive skin may seek alternatives.
Chemical Composition: ALS is a linear chain alkyl sulfate salt, using ammonium instead of sodium as the counterion.
Physical Aspect: Usually found as a clear to yellowish liquid.
Compatibility: Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients.
Concentration: Varies depending on the product; higher concentrations can cause skin irritation.
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin and eye irritation.
Regulatory Status: Generally permitted for use in cosmetics, with concentration limits in some regions.
Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Similar to SLS, sustainability concerns mainly arise from raw material sourcing.