Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

MEA-Laureth Sulfate

INCI: MEA-LAURETH SULFATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric ethoxylated salt)
Function
Cleansing, surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; CIR found safe in rinse-off products when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation; potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process; skin irritation at high concentrations. Synthetic/plant origin; ethoxylated lauryl sulfate provides milder cleansing than non-ethoxylated counterparts; good foaming and emulsifying properties

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MEA-Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation; potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process; skin irritation at high concentrations. Synthetic/plant origin; ethoxylated lauryl sulfate provides milder cleansing than non-ethoxylated counterparts; good foaming and emulsifying properties The EU classifies MEA-Laureth Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is MEA-Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?

MEA-Laureth Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does MEA-Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?

MEA-Laureth Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (polymeric ethoxylated salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-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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