TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate

INCI: TEA-C12-14 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixture of C12-14 alkyl sulfate TEA salts)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed — listed as "not in use" at time of assessment; not prohibited. Related sodium cetearyl sulfate/alkyl sulfates deemed "safe as used"

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

NDELA formation; concentration-dependent irritation; should not exceed 1% in leave-on products per alkyl sulfate CIR guidance

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

NDELA formation; concentration-dependent irritation; should not exceed 1% in leave-on products per alkyl sulfate CIR guidance The EU classifies TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?

TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?

TEA-C12-14 Alkyl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (mixture of C12-14 alkyl sulfate TEA salts).

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-C12-14 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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