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Surfactant

AMMONIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFATE (FORMERLY AMMONIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFATE)

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An ammonium-salt sulfate surfactant that delivers strong foam and cleansing in shampoos and body washes. Workhorse ingredient with a long safety record, but can be drying and may carry trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing and foaming
  • Effective in shampoos and body washes
  • Industry workhorse with decades of formulation use

Known concerns

  • Anionic sulfate — can be drying or irritating to sensitive skin
  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
  • Eye irritation in leave-on or high-% applications

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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