Is MEA-Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Laureth Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Laureth Sulfate
INCI: MEA-LAURETH SULFATE
MEA-Laureth Sulfate (CAS Not individually assigned (polymeric ethoxylated salt)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, surfactant (cleansing). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (polymeric ethoxylated salt)
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Function
Cleansing, surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Laureth Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MEA-Laureth Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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