Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential nitrosamine formation with nitrosating agents; skin and ocular irritation at higher concentrations. DEA salt of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol; excellent foaming, hard-water tolerance increases with ethoxylation degree
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Potential nitrosamine formation with nitrosating agents; skin and ocular irritation at higher concentrations. DEA salt of sulfated ethoxylated lauryl alcohol; excellent foaming, hard-water tolerance increases with ethoxylation degree The EU classifies DEA-Laureth Sulfate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is DEA-Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Laureth Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Laureth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 58855-36-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for DEA-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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