Surfactant
TEA-C12-13 ALKETH-3 SULFATE (FORMERLY TEA-C12-13 PARETH-3 SULFATE)
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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