TEA-Laureth Sulfate

INCI: TEA-LAURETH SULFATE

CAS Number
27028-82-6
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), foaming, emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Safe per CIR Panel โ€” safe in current practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process; nitrosamine formation risk; may cause skin barrier disruption in leave-on products at high concentrations; DEA impurity control required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process; nitrosamine formation risk; may cause skin barrier disruption in leave-on products at high concentrations; DEA impurity control required The EU classifies TEA-Laureth Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is TEA-Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does TEA-Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Laureth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), foaming, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27028-82-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Laureth 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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