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Surfactant

SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS 85338-42-7 Updated
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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

Sodium C8-10 alkyl sulfate — a short-chain alkyl sulfate that foams strongly but is more skin- and eye-irritating than longer-chain SLS variants. Best avoided in leave-on or sensitive-skin products.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong foaming and degreasing
  • Effective at low concentration
  • Solubility across hard water

Known concerns

  • Short C8-10 chain — more irritating to skin and eyes than C12-14
  • Strips skin lipids
  • Drying with prolonged contact

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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