Surfactant
SODIUM C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-3 SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-3 SULFATE)
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Same molecule as Sodium C12-14 Sec-Alketh-3 Sulfate — just an older INCI label that still appears on legacy product labels. Identical safety and functional profile.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective cleansing
- Good foam
- Identical to the Alketh-3 grade
Known concerns
- Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
- Drying potential at higher use levels
- Same caveats as Alketh-3
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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