DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate

INCI: DEA-C12-13 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS Number
243133-68-8
Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant, emulsifier, foaming agent, wetting agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific FDA ban; CIR recommends avoidance of nitrosating agent co-formulation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Moderate skin and eye irritation in liquid form; nitrosamine formation risk; environmental concern for aquatic organisms. An anionic surfactant with excellent cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, and hard-water resistance. Biodegradable. Description per CosIng: Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium (C12-13)-alkylsulfate.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Moderate skin and eye irritation in liquid form; nitrosamine formation risk; environmental concern for aquatic organisms. An anionic surfactant with excellent cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, and hard-water resistance. Biodegradable. Description per CosIng: Bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium (C12-13)-alkylsulfate. The EU classifies DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?

DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?

DEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant, emulsifier, foaming agent, wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 243133-68-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for DEA-C12-13 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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