DEA-MYRISTYL SULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A DEA-derived sulfate surfactant restricted under EU Annex II/411, prohibited from cosmetic use due to nitrosamine formation potential.
DEA-myristyl sulfate is the diethanolamine salt of myristyl sulfate (a surfactant). Like other DEA derivatives, it is restricted under EU Annex II/411 due to concerns about nitrosamine formation. Sulfate surfactants can be mild irritants but the primary regulatory concern with DEA compounds in the EU cosmetics regulation is their potential to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.
Known concerns
- EU Annex II/411 prohibited — DEA derivative
- Nitrosamine formation potential
- DEA class associated with carcinogenicity concerns
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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