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Surfactant

SODIUM/TEA C12-13 ALKETH-3 SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM/TEA C12-13 PARETH-3 SULFATE)

62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An ether sulfate surfactant (sodium and TEA salts) with only 3 EO units — strong cleanser and foamer. Standard ethoxylate trace-dioxane caveat, plus the TEA-salt nitrosamine watchpoint, keep it in yellow.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleansing
  • Good foam
  • Higher solubility than pure sodium salt

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk
  • TEA-salt nitrosamine watchpoint
  • Drying potential at high use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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