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Surfactant

TIPA-LAURETH-3 CARBOXYLATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild anionic surfactant — the triisopropanolamine salt of an ethoxylated lauric-acid carboxylate. Cleanses and foams gently. Two class-level cautions: trace 1,4-dioxane and TIPA-related nitrosamine potential if poorly formulated.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Good foaming
  • pH-buffered carboxylate form
  • Compatible with anionic systems

Known concerns

  • TIPA (triisopropanolamine) can form trace nitrosamines with secondary amines
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk from ethoxylation
  • Eye irritation in rinse-off contexts

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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