Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM C12-14 PARETH-3 SULFATE (UPDATED: SODIUM C12-14 ALKETH-3 SULFATE)

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned a single CAS (ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate mixture)
Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; falls under CIR alkyl ether sulfate family assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane / ethylene oxide residuals — standard ethoxylation concern; as an ether sulfate, irritation potential is lower than SLS but higher than ether carboxylates

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane / ethylene oxide residuals — standard ethoxylation concern; as an ether sulfate, irritation potential is lower than SLS but higher than ether carboxylates The EU classifies Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 Sulfate functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned a single CAS (ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C12-14 Pareth-3 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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