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Surfactant

SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE

CAS 25446-80-4 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

A foaming cleanser milder than SLS but still ethoxylated. Can dry skin and needs purity controls for 1,4-dioxane.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foaming
  • Cleansing
  • Milder than SLS

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane trace
  • Can dry skin
  • Eye irritant

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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