AccessPON T-440

Mild Anionic Surfactant for High-Foaming, Gentle Cleansers

INCI Name: TEA-Lauryl Sulfate

AccessPON T-440 is a versatile and mild anionic surfactant that serves as an excellent base for any cleansing product. With the INCI name TEA-Lauryl Sulfate, it is known for producing a dense, stable, and luxurious foam while being significantly gentler on the skin and hair than more common sulfates. It is the ideal choice for formulators looking to create effective shampoos, rich bubble baths, and gentle body washes that clean thoroughly without causing irritation.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Shampoos

Produces a dense, rich lather that effectively cleanses the hair and scalp while being mild enough to minimize stripping natural oils.
Bubble Baths

Creates abundant, stable, and long-lasting bubbles for a luxurious and visually appealing bath experience.
Body Washes & Shower Gels

Offers gentle yet effective cleansing with excellent foaming properties, leaving skin feeling clean and soft without dryness.
Facial Cleansers

Suitable at low concentrations for mild facial washes where soft, stable foam and gentle cleansing action are desired.
Hand Soaps

Enables liquid hand soaps with satisfying lather and effective cleaning performance with a gentle touch.

How to Use AccessPON T-440 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessPON T-440

AccessPON T-440 is the workhorse behind many cleansing products. Its job is to clean the skin and hair and to create foam—the two things consumers expect from shampoos and body washes. It belongs to a class of ingredients called anionic surfactants. Think of it as the primary “soap” ingredient that grabs onto dirt and oil, allowing them to be washed away by water.

What makes AccessPON T-440 (TEA-Lauryl Sulfate) special is its balance of high performance and mildness. While it creates a rich, satisfying lather similar to more well-known surfactants like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), its larger molecular structure makes it less likely to penetrate and irritate the skin. This makes it a preferred choice for effective cleansers designed for frequent use without excessive dryness or irritation.

Formulation Tips

AccessPON T-440 is a liquid and easy to process. Add it to the water phase of your formulation, with gentle stirring. It can be combined with mild heat if needed to aid incorporation of other ingredients.

Typical usage guidelines:

Shampoos & Body Washes: 10–25% as the primary surfactant.
High-Foaming Bubble Baths: 20–40% for dense, long-lasting bubbles.
Mild Facial Cleansers or Hand Soaps: 5–15%, ideally blended with other gentle surfactants.

For extra mildness and foam stability, pair with amphoteric co-surfactants (e.g., Cocamidopropyl Betaine). This combination can improve viscosity, reduce irritation potential, and enhance foam quality. Best performance is typically achieved near neutral pH (about 6.5–7.5).

Key Formulation Benefits:

Rich, Stable Foam: Produces a dense, luxurious lather ideal for shampoos and bubble baths.
Gentle Yet Effective Cleansing: Cleans thoroughly while being milder than traditional sulfates like SLS.
Low Irritation Potential: Larger molecular size reduces skin penetration for a gentler user experience.
Easy to Formulate: Liquid form simplifies handling and incorporation into the water phase.
Excellent Compatibility: Works well with amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants and many conditioning agents.
Economical Performance: High-foaming, effective cleansing at a cost-effective use level.

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Benefits	Formulation Versatility, Multi-Functional, Rich & Luxurious, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
Usage Rate	5%-40%
Functional Type	Anionic Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Gels, Shampoos
Certifications
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessPON T-440

It’s a primary cleansing agent (anionic surfactant). It removes dirt and oil from skin and hair and creates the foam and bubbles consumers associate with feeling clean.

Both are effective cleansers, but AccessPON T-440 (TEA-Lauryl Sulfate) has a larger molecule that is less able to penetrate skin, so it is generally considered milder and less irritating than SLS.

For standard shampoos or body washes, start at 15–20%. For very high-foam bubble baths, you can go up to 40%. For gentle facial cleansers, use about 5–10%.

Add it to the water phase. Because it is a liquid, it disperses easily and can be combined with other water-soluble ingredients before any heating or thickening steps.

Yes. It blends especially well with amphoteric (e.g., Cocamidopropyl Betaine) and non-ionic surfactants to boost mildness, foam stability, and viscosity.

This surfactant performs best near neutral pH, typically 6.5–7.5, which also aligns well with many skin and hair care formats.

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