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Surfactant

TEA-C11-15 ALKETH SULFATE

35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A triethanolamine-salted ethoxylated sulfate cleanser. Effective but TEA salts can form carcinogenic nitrosamines and the ethoxylation can leave 1,4-dioxane traces.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming/cleansing surfactant
  • Lower irritation than ammonium lauryl sulfate

Known concerns

  • TEA salt — can form carcinogenic nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Ethoxylated — possible 1,4-dioxane impurity
  • Defatting and irritation potential at high concentration

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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