Lauric Acid (C12)

Lauric Acid (C12) is a cosmetic-grade saturated fatty acid used as a functional raw material in personal care and cosmetic formulations. It supports the preparation of soaps, cleansing products, emulsions and surfactant-based systems while contributing to product texture, consistency and formulation structure. Lauric Acid can be incorporated into suitable oil-based or heated manufacturing processes according to the requirements of the finished formulation. It is intended for external cosmetic formulation use only.

Benefits

• Supports the formulation of solid and liquid cleansing products.
• Contributes to foam formation in soap-based formulations.
• Helps improve the texture and consistency of cosmetic products.
• Functions as a fatty acid component in surfactant systems.
• Supports the structure and stability of suitable formulations.
• Suitable for a variety of personal care product formats.

Uses

• Used in bar soap formulations.
• Used in facial and body cleansing products.
• Used in shampoo and hair-cleansing formulations.
• Used in shaving creams and cleansing foams.
• Used in cosmetic creams and emulsions.
• Used in surfactant and soap-base manufacturing.