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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-3 SULFATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An ethoxylated C12-15 alkyl sulfate detergent. Effective cleanser but irritating, with the same 1,4-dioxane residue concern as other PEG-sulfate surfactants.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Cleansing
  • Cost-effective

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane residue
  • Skin/eye irritation
  • Strips skin lipids
  • Cumulative dryness

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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