Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate

INCI: AMMONIUM C12-15 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS Number
68815-61-2
Function
Cleansing, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; CIR reviewed alkyl sulfates as safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Alkyl sulfate surfactant with potential for skin and eye irritation at high concentrations; formulate to be non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Alkyl sulfate surfactant with potential for skin and eye irritation at high concentrations; formulate to be non-irritating. The EU classifies Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68815-61-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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