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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 ALKETH-7 SULFONATE

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An anionic ether-sulfonate surfactant — works in hard water and gives a stable foam. Trace 1,4-dioxane is the standard concern of ethoxylate-based surfactants.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing
  • Foam stability
  • Hard-water tolerance

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Eye/skin irritation at high %
  • Sparse independent literature

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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