Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR 1982: Safe at ≤10.5%. EU Annex III restriction driven by nitrosative cleavage: TEA to DEA to NDELA (carcinogenic). Do not co-formulate with sodium nitrite or nitrosating preservatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Lauryl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
CIR 1982: Safe at ≤10.5%. EU Annex III restriction driven by nitrosative cleavage: TEA to DEA to NDELA (carcinogenic). Do not co-formulate with sodium nitrite or nitrosating preservatives. The EU classifies TEA-Lauryl Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is TEA-Lauryl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Lauryl Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Annex III: nitrosamine content ≤50 µg/kg; must not be used with N-nitrosating agents; secondary amine impurity limits apply. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Lauryl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Lauryl Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 139-96-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Lauryl Sulfate?
not established 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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