MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate
INCI: MEA-C10-13 ALKYL BENZENESULFONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, dryness, redness, and itching in sensitive individuals. Comedogenicity rating of 1/5 (low). Benzenesulfonic acid mono-C10-13-alkyl derivatives compounded with ethanolamine; the C10-C13 alkyl chain length provides effective surfactant properties by lowering water surface tension
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Potential skin irritation, allergic reactions, dryness, redness, and itching in sensitive individuals. Comedogenicity rating of 1/5 (low). Benzenesulfonic acid mono-C10-13-alkyl derivatives compounded with ethanolamine; the C10-C13 alkyl chain length provides effective surfactant properties by lowering water surface tension The EU classifies MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85480-55-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate?
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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