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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-13 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS 91783-23-2
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C12-13 alkyl sulfate — same family as SLS. Strong cleansing and foam, but moderate irritation and defatting potential, particularly in leave-on or sensitive-skin formulations. Typical mainstream surfactant.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming and cleansing
  • Cost-effective surfactant

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation at higher use levels
  • Defatting — can dry sensitive skin
  • SLS-class surfactant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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