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Surfactant

MAGNESIUM/TEA-COCO-SULFATE

CAS 226994-99-6
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A coco-sulfate cleanser with magnesium and triethanolamine counterions — somewhat milder than SLS, but the TEA component carries a regulated risk of nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents. EU caps use accordingly.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleanser with strong foam
  • Magnesium counterion improves mildness vs SLS
  • Coconut-derived

Known concerns

  • TEA can form nitrosamines if not properly formulated
  • Drying effect at higher concentrations
  • EU restrictions on TEA in nitrosating systems

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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