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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURETH-12 SULFATE

CAS 9004-82-4 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A sulfate-based foaming cleanser. Higher ethoxylation softens it vs SLS but it can still dry skin and may carry trace 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing. Best in rinse-off.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Cleanses oil and dirt
  • Higher EO chain reduces irritation vs SLS

Known concerns

  • Can strip skin lipids
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace from ethoxylation
  • Eye irritation in leave-on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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