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Surfactant

SODIUM COCETH-30 SULFATE

CAS 68891-38-3 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

A heavily ethoxylated coconut alcohol sulfate (30 ethylene oxide units). Mild foamer but, like all ethoxylated surfactants, can carry trace 1,4-dioxane unless purified.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Milder than non-ethoxylated SLES at high EO
  • Good cleansing for hair and body wash

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation
  • Sulfate-class drying potential
  • Variable purity by manufacturer

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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