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Surfactant

HYDROXYETHYLBUTYLAMINE LAURETH SULFATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An aminoalcohol-counter-ion variant of laureth sulfate. Combines two caveats — ether-sulfate dioxane and amine-nitrosamine — so it lands in orange.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic foaming surfactant
  • Modified amine-counter-ion chemistry
  • Cleansing efficacy

Known concerns

  • Ether sulfates have 1,4-dioxane impurity concern
  • Amine counter-ion adds nitrosamine-precursor concern
  • Skin defatting at high levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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