Magnesium laureth sulfate is the magnesium salt of laureth sulfate (2-dodecoxyethylsulfate), which is in turn the ester of laureth (2-dodecoxylethanol) and sulfuric acid. It is used mainly in the chemical industry for the preparation of specialized shampoos for people of delicate skin. It works even in hard water.

Magnesium Laureth Sulphate is a magnesium salt of Laureth sulfate. It belongs to the group called ethoxylated alcohol salts. it is produced chemically.it appears as a light-yellow colored, odorless liquid.

Use & Benefits:

Magnesium laureth sulfate acts as a surfactant, which has water and oil-loving parts in a single molecule. When oil-loving part of a molecule binds with dirt and fatty secretions of the skin, the water-loving part effectively drags the whole complex into the water, thus it can be rinsed away easily. This way it also acts as a cleaning agent. It is mainly used in making shampoos, shower gels and liquid soaps.