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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE

CAS 9004-82-4 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A laureth sulfate with 5 ethoxylation units — a mainstream foaming cleanser found in shampoos and body washes. Effective and well-studied, but carries the usual ether-sulfate caveats around 1,4-dioxane traces and skin irritation potential.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Rich foam and effective cleansing
  • Inexpensive workhorse surfactant
  • Improves spreadability of cleansers

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane contamination during ethoxylation
  • Skin and eye irritation potential
  • Drying with repeated use on sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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