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Surfactant

SODIUM C10-16 PARETH-2 SULFATE

CAS 68585-34-2
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A sulfate-style anionic surfactant similar to SLES. Strong foam and cleansing power but tends to be drying and irritating; needs proper dioxane purification.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong anionic surfactant
  • Excellent cleansing and foaming
  • Common in shampoos and body washes

Known concerns

  • SLES-class — can be drying and irritating at high %
  • PEG-ethoxylated — dioxane purification needed
  • Eye-irritation potential in undiluted form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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