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Surfactant

SODIUM OLEYL SULFATE

CAS 1847-55-8 / 16979-51-4 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An anionic sulfate surfactant from oleyl alcohol — the unsaturated C18 chain gives milder cleansing than C12 SLS while still foaming well. Best kept to rinse-off products.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming
  • Cleansing
  • Milder than C12 sulfates

Known concerns

  • Some drying potential
  • Mild skin irritation possible
  • Best in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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