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Surfactant

SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE

CAS 4016-21-1
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A modern, mild sulfonate cleanser made from coconut-derived lauric acid. Cleans well, lathers in hard water, and avoids the dioxane concerns of older sulfate surfactants.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild sulfonate cleanser
  • No ethoxylation — no dioxane risk
  • Good foam in hard water
  • Used in modern syndet bars and gentle shampoos

Known concerns

  • Possible eye irritation in concentrate
  • Limited public chronic-tox data on this exact molecule

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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