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Surfactant

AMMONIUM C12-16 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS 90583-12-3 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

An ammonium alkyl-sulfate detergent, similar in behavior to ALS/ALS. Strong foam and cleansing but irritating and drying — best in short-contact rinse-off products.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective high-foaming anionic surfactant
  • Strong cleansing power for hair and body
  • Cost-effective cleansing base

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritant at typical use levels
  • Drying with frequent use
  • Strips skin barrier lipids

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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