Skip to content

Surfactant

SODIUM C10-15 PARETH SULFATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

An ethoxylated alcohol sulfate surfactant — chemical cousin of SLES. Strong foaming cleanser; main concern is the recurring 1,4-dioxane impurity question and routine surfactant irritation.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Used in shampoos and body washes
  • Well-known cleansing power

Known concerns

  • Pareth sulfate — possible 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Anionic surfactant — eye and skin irritation in concentrate
  • Strips skin lipids in heavy use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related surfactants

55
AMMONIUM COCO-SULFATE
Surfactant
 55
AMMONIUM LAURETH-7 SULFATE
Surfactant
 55
AMMONIUM MYRISTYL SULFATE
Surfactant
 55
BABASSUAMIDE MEA
Surfactant
 55
C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-3
Surfactant
 55
C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8
Surfactant
 55
C9-11 ALKETH-8
Surfactant
 55
CALCIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Surfactant

Same plant / compound family

50
SODIUM C10-15 ALKETH SULFATE
Surfactant
 75
SODIUM C10-15 ALKETH SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C10-15 PARETH SULFATE)
Surfactant

Check your shelf

Find SODIUM C10-15 PARETH SULFATE in your products.

Scan any cosmetic product with LuxSense to see if it contains SODIUM C10-15 PARETH SULFATE and get a full ingredient breakdown with safety scores.

This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.