TEA-C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate

INCI: TEA-C14-17 ALKYL SEC SULFONATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (sodium salt: 97489-15-1)
Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant – foam boosting, surfactant – hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction beyond general GRAS/cosmetic safety

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Safety Data

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

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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

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Concern Level: Low

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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