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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-15 SULFONATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A C12-15 alkyl ether sulfonate with 15 ethoxylation units — the long EO chain softens the irritation profile, but the sulfonate head still carries warnings for skin and eye irritation in concentrated form.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing and foaming
  • Improved mildness over low-EO sulfonates
  • Workhorse anionic surfactant

Known concerns

  • Sulfonate group can still cause skin and eye irritation
  • Possible ethoxylation byproducts in lower grades
  • Drying with frequent use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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