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Surfactant

SODIUM C10-16 ALKETH-2 SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C10-16 PARETH-2 SULFATE)

CAS 68585-34-2 (generic) Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A short-chain (C10-16) alkyl ether sulfate with only 2 EO units. Strong cleanser and foam-builder, but the short EO chain makes it among the more irritating members of the SLES family at higher concentrations.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective primary surfactant
  • Good foaming on shorter alkyl chain
  • Cost-effective rinse-off cleanser

Known concerns

  • Short C10-16 chain plus 2-EO is among more irritating sulfates
  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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