Is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Also known as: Ethylene oxide dodecyl alcohol ammonium sulfate, Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, ammonium salt (1:1), Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-sulfo-omega-(dodecyloxy)-, ammonium salt (1:1), Sodium lauryl ether sulfate, Dodecanol, ethoxylated, monoether with sulfuric acid, ammonium salt (+6 more)
INCI: AMMONIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (CAS 32612-48-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, Cleansing, Foaming, Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Surfactant, Cleansing, Foaming, Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-assessed safe; used at concentrations up to 20-35%; eye and skin irritation increase with concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Laureth Sulfate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "cleansing", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "no", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "harsh", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "no", "color_safe": "neutral", "keratin_bond": "y…
sensory
{"silky": "light", "smooth, glides easily": "rich, foaming", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "clean, soft", "instant": "fast", "none": "very-high", "low": "low", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "high", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.48", "transparent": "transparent", "colorless": "pale-yellow", "excellent": "excellent", "light": "light", "synthetic": "synthetic"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium Laureth Sulfate.
Regulatory Flags
surfactant
anionic
peg-containing
1-4-dioxane-watch
irritation-watch
Known Synonyms
Ethylene oxide dodecyl alcohol ammonium sulfate
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, ammonium salt (1:1)
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-sulfo-omega-(dodecyloxy)-, ammonium salt (1:1)
Sodium lauryl ether sulfate
Dodecanol, ethoxylated, monoether with sulfuric acid, ammonium salt
Polyethylene glycol lauryl ether sulfate ammonium salt
UNII-43ZIH89I48
UNII-698O4Z48G6
UNII-9LPV636QCV
UNII-E1ZP93931S
UNII-9C50N72CDB
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing, Foaming, Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32612-48-9.
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