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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-14 SEC-ALKETH-3 SULFATE

CAS 125736-54-1 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A secondary-alcohol ether sulfate with only 3 EO units — strong cleanser and foamer, but the low ethoxylation level keeps it on the harsher side of mild surfactants. Standard ethoxylate trace-dioxane caveat applies.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing
  • Good foam
  • Better tolerance than primary alkyl sulfates

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk if unpurified
  • Drying potential at higher use levels
  • Mild irritant in leave-on

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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