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Surfactant

TEA-LAUROYL METHYL BETA-ALANINATE

CAS 89353-55-9 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A triethanolamine-salt amino-acid surfactant, mild on hair and skin and used in sulfate-free washes. The TEA part can form nitrosamines if formulators are not careful.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid type surfactant
  • Good foam and gentle skin feel
  • Used in sulfate-free cleansers

Known concerns

  • TEA salt can form nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Eye irritation potential at high %
  • Quality grade matters for impurities

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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