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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential for skin and eye irritation at high concentrations (typical of ether sulfate surfactants); possible residual 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation process; generally milder than SLS.. Monoisopropanolamine (MIPA) salt of an ethoxylated C12-15 alcohol sulfate; provides good foam and cleansing with somewhat lower irritation than sodium-salt equivalents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MIPA C12-15 Pareth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Potential for skin and eye irritation at high concentrations (typical of ether sulfate surfactants); possible residual 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation process; generally milder than SLS.. Monoisopropanolamine (MIPA) salt of an ethoxylated C12-15 alcohol sulfate; provides good foam and cleansing with somewhat lower irritation than sodium-salt equivalents. The EU classifies MIPA C12-15 Pareth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MIPA C12-15 Pareth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
MIPA C12-15 Pareth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MIPA C12-15 Pareth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
MIPA C12-15 Pareth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing; foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not commonly published (proprietary ether sulfate blend).
What is the Margin of Safety for MIPA C12-15 Pareth 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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