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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURETH-8 SULFATE

CAS 9004-82-4
58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A strong sulfate-based foaming cleanser. Effective at removing oil but more drying and irritating than gentler surfactants; quality also depends on dioxane stripping.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • High-foaming cleanser
  • Effective oil and dirt removal
  • Compatible with hard water

Known concerns

  • Strong cleansing — can dry skin
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation
  • Eye and skin irritation at high %
  • Less mild than longer-chain laureths

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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