Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate is the organic compound.
What does it do?
Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant
lowers surface tension, allowing oil and water to mix — the cleansing core of soaps and shampoos
EU regulatory status
Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate?
Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate is the organic compound.
Is Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Lauryl Furoate Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/08/2026