Sodium Lauriminodipropionate

AKA: TENSAN VS, DERIPHAT 106C, 14960-06-6, Beta-Alanine, Monosodium salt, Sodium;3-[2-carboxyethyl(dodecyl)amino]propanoate, .beta.-Alanine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-dodecyl-.beta.-alaninate
Formula
C18H34NNaO4
Mol. Weight
351.50
CAS #
14960-06-6, 26256-79-1
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR