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Surfactant

AMMONIUM LAURETH-7 SULFATE

CAS 32612-48-9 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 ethoxylated lauryl sulfate (ammonium salt). Milder than SLS due to the 7 EO units, but still a strong cleanser with the standard ethoxylate dioxane caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foamy cleansing
  • Removes oil
  • Milder than SLS

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Eye/skin irritation in leave-on
  • Can be drying

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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