Surfactant
SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-15 SULFONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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