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Surfactant

SODIUM C11-15 ALKYL SULFATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A primary alkyl sulfate cleansing surfactant, similar in behavior to sodium lauryl sulfate. Effective foaming but irritating and drying with leave-on or repeated rinse-off use, especially at high levels.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming and cleansing
  • Stable across pH ranges
  • Cost-effective surfactant

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation
  • Drying with prolonged use
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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