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Surfactant

MAGNESIUM OLETH SULFATE

CAS 87569-97-9 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An ethoxylated sulfate built on oleyl alcohol — cleans oily soils well in shampoos and body washes. Less common than its laureth cousin and a touch more irritating; the usual PEG-class 1,4-dioxane caveat applies.

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing in oily systems
  • Solubilises hydrophobic dirt
  • Compatible with cationic conditioning agents

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated sulfate — trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • Can be drying and mildly irritating to skin and eyes
  • Sparser dossier than laureth analogues

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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