Is Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate
INCI: DIETHYLAMINE LAURETH SULFATE
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate (CAS 65104-49-6 (diethylamine salt of lauryl ether sulfate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — cleansing, foaming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
65104-49-6 (diethylamine salt of lauryl ether sulfate)
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Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foaming
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CFR prohibition, but nitrosamine-forming potential flagged by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65104-49-6 (diethylamine salt of lauryl ether sulfate).
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