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Surfactant

SODIUM METHYL MYRISTATE SULFONATE

CAS 4016-22-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A milder palm/coconut-derived sulfonate surfactant used in shampoos and cleansers. Eye-irritating as a raw material; in finished rinse-off it is gentler than SLS.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild biodegradable anionic surfactant
  • Plant-derived methyl ester sulfonate
  • Good foaming and cleansing in shampoos

Known concerns

  • Concentrate is a serious eye irritant (typical surfactant H318)
  • Aquatic-toxicity caveats for raw material
  • Can be drying at higher %s

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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