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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-13 PARETH SULFATE)

CAS 161074-79-9
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C12-13 alkyl ether sulfate (SLES-family) with variable EO content. Effective foaming cleanser commonly used in shampoos and body washes; mildness depends on EO chain length of a given batch.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Reliable foaming cleanser
  • Good lather in shampoos and body washes
  • Standard cost-effective primary surfactant

Known concerns

  • Variable EO chain length — some lots more irritating
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • May strip skin oils with frequent use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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