Is DEA‑Laureth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
DEA‑Laureth Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA‑Laureth Sulfate
INCI: DEA-LAURETH SULFATE
DEA‑Laureth Sulfate (CAS Often grouped under generic “Diethanolamine lauryl sulfate / laureth sulfate” entries; PubChem lists diethanolamine lauryl sulfate (C16H37NO6S) with CID 8910; specific CAS assignments can vary by ethoxylation level and are not harmonized in public cosmetic inventories.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anionic surfactant, primary/secondary cleanser, foam booster in shampoos, body. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Often grouped under generic “Diethanolamine lauryl sulfate / laureth sulfate” entries; PubChem lists diethanolamine lauryl sulfate (C16H37NO6S) with CID 8910; specific CAS assignments can vary by ethoxylation level and are not harmonized in public cosmetic inventories.
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Function
Anionic surfactant, primary/secondary cleanser, foam booster in shampoos, body washes, and similar rinse-off systems
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded that DEA and 16 related salts (including diethanolamine lauryl/laureth sulfate) are safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating and when nitrosamine formation is prevented; FDA has no specific cosmetic limit but recognizes nitrosamine concerns
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA‑Laureth Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA‑Laureth Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA‑Laureth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
DEA‑Laureth Sulfate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA‑Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
DEA‑Laureth Sulfate functions as: Anionic surfactant, primary/secondary cleanser, foam booster in shampoos, body washes, and similar rinse-off systems. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Often grouped under generic “Diethanolamine lauryl sulfate / laureth sulfate” entries; PubChem lists diethanolamine lauryl sulfate (C16H37NO6S) with CID 8910; specific CAS assignments can vary by ethoxylation level and are not harmonized in public cosmetic inventories..
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