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Surfactant

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

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A TEA-salt ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate (C12-13) — gives rich foam with somewhat milder cleansing than basic sulfates. Stacked concerns: TEA nitrosamine risk plus PEG dioxane purity needs.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming and cleansing
  • Milder than simple alkyl sulfates due to ethoxylation
  • Compatible with most surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • Triethanolamine — potential nitrosamine formation
  • Ethoxylated structure raises 1,4-dioxane purity concern
  • Skin and eye irritation at high concentrations
  • EU regulates TEA-class ingredients

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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