Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ N-nitrosamine formation risk — must not be used with nitrosating agents; secondary amine (DEA) impurity in TEA must be ≤0.5%; synthetic origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ N-nitrosamine formation risk — must not be used with nitrosating agents; secondary amine (DEA) impurity in TEA must be ≤0.5%; synthetic origin The EU classifies TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant – foam boosting, surfactant – hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (sodium salt: 97489-15-1).
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate?
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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