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Surfactant

AMMONIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFATE

CAS 125301-89-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Ethoxylated ammonium alkyl sulfate used as a foaming cleanser. Milder than non-ethoxylated sulfates, but the ethoxylation step risks trace 1,4-dioxane unless properly stripped by the supplier.

Function

CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming and cleansing surfactant
  • Milder than ammonium lauryl sulfate
  • Soluble across pH range

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace impurity from ethoxylation
  • Mildly defatting at high %
  • Eye irritation in concentrated form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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