Skip to content

Surfactant

TIPA-LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A triisopropanolamine salt of a mild lauroyl-sarcosinate surfactant. Generally milder than DEA salts but still carries an alkanolamine-related caution in formulation.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant for cleansers
  • Foam booster

Known concerns

  • TIPA is a tertiary alkanolamine — low nitrosamine risk vs DEA but still possible with nitrosating agents
  • Eye irritation potential
  • Should not be combined with nitrosating ingredients

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

Related surfactants

50
AMMONIUM C12-16 ALKYL SULFATE
Surfactant
 50
BUTOXYNOL-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Surfactant
 50
DI-TEA-PALMITOYL ASPARTATE
Surfactant
 50
DIISOPROPYL HEPTYL PHOSPHINE OXIDE
Surfactant
 50
DIPA-LANOLATE
Surfactant
 50
DISODIUM LAURIMINODIPROPIONATE
Surfactant
 50
DISODIUM METHYLENE DINAPHTHALENESULFONATE
Surfactant
 50
DISODIUM NONOXYNOL-10 SULFOSUCCINATE
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find TIPA-LAUROYL SARCOSINATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains TIPA-LAUROYL SARCOSINATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.