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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS 68890-70-0
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C12-15 alkyl sulfate — close cousin of SLS. Effective cleansing and foaming with classic SLS-family irritation and defatting potential, especially noticeable on sensitive skin and in leave-on contexts.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing and foaming
  • Cost-effective in shampoos and body washes

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation at higher use levels
  • Drying for sensitive skin
  • SLS-class surfactant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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