Innospec’s Pureact TR-L90

Oct 7th, 2019

Rachel Grabenhofer

Innospec Performance Chemicals

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Create ultra-mild, easily rinseable shower gels, body washes and combo bars with Innospec’s Pureact TR-L90 (INCI: Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate).

This product is naturally derived, readily biodegradable, sulfate-free and “salt”-free. Pureact TR-L90 is available in flake or chip form, allowing for ease of use.

For more information, visit www.innospecinc.com.

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