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Surfactant

TEA-C12-14 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS 90583-18-9
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A triethanolamine-neutralized alkyl sulfate — strong foam and cleansing, but TEA chemistry can form nitrosamines and the sulfate is more irritating than modern alternatives.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong foaming
  • Effective cleansing

Known concerns

  • TEA — nitrosamine precursor concern
  • Sulfate-class irritation potential
  • EU Annex III restrictions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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