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SODIUM C12-15 ALKETH-3 SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-3 SULFATE)

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A SLES-family alkyl ether sulfate from C12-15 fatty alcohols with a short 3-EO chain. Effective foaming cleanser in rinse-off products; the short EO chain trades a bit of mildness for stronger lather.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective rinse-off cleansing
  • Good foaming and lather
  • Widely used in shampoos and body washes

Known concerns

  • Short EO chain may increase irritation versus higher-EO sulfates
  • Possible trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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