Is DEA‑Myreth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
DEA‑Myreth Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA‑Myreth Sulfate
INCI: DEA-MYRETH SULFATE
DEA‑Myreth Sulfate (CAS Not standardized; analogous sodium myreth sulfate has its own CAS and was reviewed by CIR; DEA‑neutralized myreth sulfate does not have a clearly established CAS in public cosmetic inventories.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent for shampoos, body washes, and similar. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not standardized; analogous sodium myreth sulfate has its own CAS and was reviewed by CIR; DEA‑neutralized myreth sulfate does not have a clearly established CAS in public cosmetic inventories.
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Function
Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent for shampoos, body washes, and similar rinse-off products
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR finalized a positive safety assessment for sodium myreth sulfate and related myreth sulfates as safe in current uses when formulated to be non-irritating; DEA-neutralized analogues subject to DEA group conclusion (safe as used, no nitrosating agents, control free DEA)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA‑Myreth Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA‑Myreth Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA‑Myreth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
DEA‑Myreth Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA‑Myreth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
DEA‑Myreth Sulfate functions as: Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent for shampoos, body washes, and similar rinse-off products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not standardized; analogous sodium myreth sulfate has its own CAS and was reviewed by CIR; DEA‑neutralized myreth sulfate does not have a clearly established CAS in public cosmetic inventories..
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