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Surfactant

SODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFATE

CAS 91648-56-5 Updated
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A conventional C12-15 alkyl ether sulfate widely used in shampoos and body washes — no specific EU restrictions and no GHS hazards assigned, but carries the usual ether-sulfate caveats around 1,4-dioxane traces.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing and foaming
  • Workhorse surfactant for shampoo and body wash
  • Stable across cosmetic pH ranges

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane traces from ethoxylation
  • Skin and eye irritation potential
  • Drying with frequent or undiluted use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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