TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate

INCI: TEA-C10-15 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned by CAS (complex mixture of C10-15 alkyl sulfate TEA salts)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, foaming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR assessed — safe as used when formulated to be nonirritating; not reported to be in current use per VCRP

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

⚠ No current reported uses in VCRP (limited commercial use data); N-nitrosamine formation risk; potential skin irritation at higher concentrations; sodium sulfate and residual alcohol impurities possible

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

⚠ No current reported uses in VCRP (limited commercial use data); N-nitrosamine formation risk; potential skin irritation at higher concentrations; sodium sulfate and residual alcohol impurities possible The EU classifies TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?

TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?

TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned by CAS (complex mixture of C10-15 alkyl sulfate TEA salts).

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-C10-15 Alkyl Sulfate?

adequate 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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