Surfactant
HEXYL LAUROYL ARGININAMIDE SULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A mild amino-acid-based surfactant built on arginine and lauroyl chains. Meant to cleanse gently, though independent data is thin.
Hexyl lauroyl argininamide sulfate is an arginine-based amino-acid surfactant class derivative, structurally related to well-studied lauroyl glutamate and cocoyl glycinate surfactants. The arginine headgroup gives a more skin-physiological profile than alkyl-sulfate detergents. There is no CIR monograph and public dossiers are limited — this is a niche/specialty surfactant. No EU CosIng restriction. Safety inferences rely on analogous amino-acid surfactants, which are generally well tolerated, and on supplier-specific purity data.
Skin benefits
- Amino-acid-derived mild surfactant
- Arginine-based structure aligns with skin biology
- Low irritation compared to classical alkyl sulfates
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology dossier
- Sulfate salt form — watch for dioxane-related class concerns if processed with ethoxylates
- Niche ingredient with variable supplier data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.