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MIPA C12-15 ALKETH SULFATE (FORMERLY MIPA C12-15 PARETH SULFATE)

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A monoisopropanolamine-neutralised C12-15 ethoxylated alcohol sulfate used as a cleansing surfactant. Effective but the alkanolamine and ethoxylation chemistry needs dioxane and nitrosamine control.

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing surfactant action
  • Reduces surface tension

Known concerns

  • Residual 1,4-dioxane risk from ethoxylation
  • Irritation potential
  • Possible nitrosamine formation with nitrosating agents

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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