Is Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate
Also known as: Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, mono(C10-C16)alkyl ethoxylated ester, disodium salt, Polyethylene glycol 3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl C10-16-alkyl ether disodium salts
INCI: MIXED ISOPROPANOLAMINES LAURYL SULFATE
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate (CAS 68815-56-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing agent), emulsifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate is classified GHS Danger (H251, H290, H302, H314, H315, H317, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Surfactant (cleansing agent), emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
500-232-7
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; subject to general nitrosamine precautions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, mono(C10-C16)alkyl ethoxylated ester, disodium salt
Polyethylene glycol 3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl C10-16-alkyl ether disodium salts
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing agent), emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68815-56-5.
Is Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate used outside cosmetics?
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Mixed Isopropanolamines Lauryl Sulfate is classified GHS Danger (H251, H290, H302, H314, H315, H317, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
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