Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ No current reported commercial uses (VCRP); N-nitrosamine formation risk; may cause irritation at concentrations >10.5% (by analogy to TEA-lauryl sulfate); sodium sulfate and residual alcohol impurities possible
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ No current reported commercial uses (VCRP); N-nitrosamine formation risk; may cause irritation at concentrations >10.5% (by analogy to TEA-lauryl sulfate); sodium sulfate and residual alcohol impurities possible The EU classifies TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
TEA-C12-13 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-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
TEA-C12-13 Alkyl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (mixture of C12-13 alkyl sulfate TEA salts).
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-C12-13 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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