Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk; potential skin/eye irritation at high concentrations, though reported to be milder than SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate). Anionic surfactant; considered mild with good skin tolerance; very effective foaming agent; often used in sensitive-skin formulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Lauryl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk; potential skin/eye irritation at high concentrations, though reported to be milder than SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate). Anionic surfactant; considered mild with good skin tolerance; very effective foaming agent; often used in sensitive-skin formulations The EU classifies MEA-Lauryl Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MEA-Lauryl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Lauryl Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Lauryl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Lauryl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, thickening). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4722-98-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-Lauryl 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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