Sodium Lauriminodipropionate
AKA “TENSAN VS, DERIPHAT 106C, RefChem:887641, beta-Alanine, monosodium salt, sodium;3-[2-carboxyethyl(dodecyl)amino]propanoate, .beta.-Alanine”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium lauriminodipropionate
AKA: TENSAN VS, DERIPHAT 106C, RefChem:887641, Beta-Alanine, Monosodium salt, Sodium;3-[2-carboxyethyl(dodecyl)amino]propanoate, .beta.-Alanine
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that removes dirt and oil while creating a luxurious lather. It also helps reduce static and condition hair for a smoother finish.
Formula
C18H34NNaO4
Mol. Weight
351.50
CAS #
14960-06-6, 26256-79-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Reduces Static
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant developed in the late 20th century combining lauric acid derivatives with amino acids. Created for use in mild, conditioning cleansers without traditional historical use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Safety assessment of lauriminodipropionic acid, sodium lauriminodipropionate, and disodium lauriminodipropionate as used in cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2013
Safety assessment of lauriminodipropionic acid, sodium lauriminodipropionate, and disodium lauriminodipropionate as used in cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2013
Safety assessment of lauriminodipropionic acid, sodium lauriminodipropionate, and disodium lauriminodipropionate as used in cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2013
Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics.
Burnett CL, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Lauraminopropionate and Sodium Lauriminodipropionate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of Lauriminodipropionic Acid, Sodium Lauriminodipropionate, and Disodium Lauriminodipropionate as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Safety Assessment of Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate and Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Beta-Alanine Diacetic Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Lauriminodipropionate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Disodium Lauriminodipropionate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Lauriminodipropionate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR