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Surfactant

DEA-LAURETH SULFATE

CAS 58855-36-0 Updated
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A DEA-based foaming surfactant. The diethanolamine moiety can react with nitrosating agents to form NDELA, a probable carcinogen — most EU brands have phased it out.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foaming and lather
  • Effective sebum cleansing
  • Hair cleansing

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine (NDELA) precursor
  • DEA = IARC Group 2B
  • Restricted in EU cosmetics
  • Skin and eye irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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