Arginine Laureth Sulfate

INCI: ARGININE LAURETH SULFATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (no widely cited CAS)
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing, Foaming Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Covered under alkyl PEG sulfate/sulfosuccinate class โ€” safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination; verify with HS-GC-MS or SPME-GC-MS testing; exhibits stronger degreasing and barrier disruption compared to amino acid surfactants.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arginine Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination; verify with HS-GC-MS or SPME-GC-MS testing; exhibits stronger degreasing and barrier disruption compared to amino acid surfactants. The EU classifies Arginine Laureth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Arginine Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Arginine Laureth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arginine Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Arginine Laureth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing, Foaming Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (no widely cited CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Arginine Laureth 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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