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Surfactant

SODIUM C14-18 ALKANE SULFONATE

CAS 85409-29-6
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An alkane sulfonate anionic surfactant from C14-18 paraffins — cleanses well with strong foam and hard-water tolerance. Generally fine in rinse-off products but can be defatting at high concentrations, so best avoided in leave-on.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective surfactant with good foaming
  • Stable in hard water
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • Can be defatting / mildly irritating at high concentrations
  • Eye irritation potential in leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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