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Surfactant

SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE

CAS 126-92-1 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A short branched-chain alkyl sulfate used as a hydrotrope and co-surfactant. Helps other surfactants stay soluble; can irritate skin or eyes at higher concentrations but is acceptable in dilute rinse-off systems.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective hydrotrope and surfactant
  • Improves solubility of other surfactants
  • Useful as a co-surfactant in cleansing systems

Known concerns

  • Skin and eye irritation at higher concentrations
  • Branched short-chain sulfate; less mild than longer-chain ether sulfates
  • Possible aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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