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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-14 ALKETH-3 SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-14 PARETH-3 SULFATE)

60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A close cousin of sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) — short ethoxy chain ether sulfate. Effective foamer; flagged because ethoxylation can leave behind trace 1,4-dioxane unless stripped during manufacture.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming and cleansing
  • Stable in soft and hard water
  • Cost-effective surfactant

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation
  • Skin and eye irritation at high levels
  • Drying with prolonged use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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