Surfactant
SODIUM C9-15 ALKETH-3 SULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A C9-15 alkyl ether sulfate (SLES family) with 3 EO units. Standard foaming cleanser; the short C9 fraction plus low EO chain make it slightly harsher than longer-chain analogues but still safely usable in rinse-off.
Function
Skin benefits
- Effective rinse-off cleansing
- Good foaming on a mixed-chain backbone
- Cost-effective primary surfactant
Known concerns
- C9 short-chain fraction increases irritation
- Short 3-EO chain on the harsher end of SLES family
- Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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