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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

CAS 3088-31-1 / 9004-82-4 / 68891-38-3 / 1335-72-4 / 68585-34-2 / 91648-56-5 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

An ethoxylated cleanser that foams well and is gentler than SLS. Main concern is residual 1,4-dioxane from manufacturing — purified grades meet EU/FDA limits.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing
  • Rich foam

Known concerns

  • Possible 1,4-dioxane trace contamination
  • Mild skin and eye irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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