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Surfactant

AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE

CAS 52304-21-9 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An anionic detergent in the SLS family, made from myristyl alcohol. Cleanses well but can dry and irritate the skin and eyes if left on.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong foaming surfactant
  • Cleanses skin and hair effectively

Known concerns

  • Alkyl sulfate — can be drying and irritating to eyes/skin
  • Better suited to short-contact rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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