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MAGNESIUM LAURETH-16 SULFATE

CAS 62755-21-9
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate is an anionic surfactant — the magnesium salt of a 16-mol ethylene oxide adduct of lauryl alcohol — used as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetic products. The ingredient carries harmonized hazard statements H315 (causes skin irritation) and H318 (causes serious eye damage) under the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, resulting in the Signal Word 'Danger'. EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 does not specifically restrict this ingredient in Annexes, but formulators must conduct a proper risk assessment given the irritation potential.

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing and foaming agent
  • Used at appropriate concentrations in rinse-off formulations

Known concerns

  • H315: causes skin irritation
  • H318: causes serious eye damage
  • Skin sensitization risk in susceptible individuals
  • Not suitable for use on compromised or eczematous skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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