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Expert Verdict
May cause skin dryness with prolonged use; can irritate eyes and mucous membranes; not recommended at high concentrations on damaged skin or in oral care products; typically combined with amphoteric co-surfactants to mitigate irritation. Considered milder than sodium lauryl sulfate due to the ethoxylation and magnesium counterion; the "laureth" denotes polyoxyethylene chain; molecular formula C₃₆H₇₄MgO₁₄S₂
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Is Magnesium Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
May cause skin dryness with prolonged use; can irritate eyes and mucous membranes; not recommended at high concentrations on damaged skin or in oral care products; typically combined with amphoteric co-surfactants to mitigate irritation. Considered milder than sodium lauryl sulfate due to the ethoxylation and magnesium counterion; the "laureth" denotes polyoxyethylene chain; molecular formula C₃₆H₇₄MgO₁₄S₂ The EU classifies Magnesium Laureth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant (anionic cleansing), emulsifying, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62755-21-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium 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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