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Surfactant

SODIUM C10-15 ALKETH SULFATE

50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A foaming sulfate surfactant in the SLES family used in shampoos and washes. Cleansing is strong but ethoxylation byproducts and skin-drying push it into Moderate territory.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Good cleansing on skin and hair
  • Cost-effective

Known concerns

  • Ethoxylated sulfate — potential 1,4-dioxane trace
  • SLES-class irritation in leave-on
  • Drying with frequent use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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