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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-13 PARETH SULFATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Sodium C12-13 pareth sulfate — an ethoxylated alcohol sulfate cleanser similar to SLES. Cleans well but can dry skin and may carry trace 1,4-dioxane.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Cleans well at low concentrations
  • Cost-effective for cleansers

Known concerns

  • May contain trace 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide
  • Skin and eye irritant in concentrate
  • Drying with frequent use
  • Aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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