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Surfactant

DEA-C12-13 ALKETH-3 SULFATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A DEA-neutralised ethoxylated alkyl sulfate. The DEA counter-ion is a secondary amine that can form NDELA, a probable carcinogen — the well-documented reason DEA surfactants are being phased out across the EU.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing and foam (when used)
  • Solubilizes oily soils

Known concerns

  • DEA neutralizer is a secondary amine that can form carcinogenic N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA)
  • SCCS has explicitly flagged DEA-amides/sulfates as nitrosamine-precursor risk
  • Ethoxylation adds 1,4-dioxane trace caveat
  • Irritation potential on broken skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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