Is DEA-Lauryl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
DEA-Lauryl Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA-Lauryl Sulfate
INCI: DEA-LAURYL SULFATE
DEA-Lauryl Sulfate (CAS 143-00-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - cleansing, foaming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant - cleansing, foaming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dodecyl hydrogen sulfate;2-(2-hydroxyethylamino)ethanol
InChIKey
MKHVZQXYWACUQC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; CIR assessed as safe with qualifications
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA-Lauryl Sulfate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA-Lauryl Sulfate.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Lauryl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Lauryl Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Lauryl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Lauryl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 143-00-0.
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