Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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