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ALPHA-STEP® PC-48

INCI: Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate (and) Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

ALPHA-STEP PC-48 is an anionic surfactant derived from oleochemicals and its hydrophobic chain distribution, which ranges from C12 to C18, allows for excellent detergency, foaming and mildness properties in a wide variety of household, industrial and personal care applications. Fatty acids, C12-18, Me esters, sulfonated, sodium salts (30 - 40%), Fatty acids, C12-18, Me esters (1 - 5%), sodium sulphate (1 - 5%). Alpha Sulfo Methyl Ester (SME).

Formulation benefits

Compatible with Many Organic Ingredients
Excellent detergency
Foam Boosting
Mild
Suitable for Clear Systems

Applications

Hand Dish WashLiquid Laundry DetergentsBody WashFacial CleanserHand SoapLiquid SoapHard Surface Care

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Water phase

Water-soluble — dispersed into the aqueous phase before emulsification.

Functional role

Surfactant — provides cleansing, foam, or solubilization.

Pairs well with

A secondary amphoteric surfactant
A mild conditioning agent
A thickening salt or gum

Handling watch-outs

Check final pH for skin-friendliness, especially with anionic blends.
Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.

Supplier: Stepan Company
CAS: 149458-07-1, 68937-84-8, 7757-82-6

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