Is DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate
INCI: DEA-LAURYL SULFATE
DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate (CAS Associated with diethanolamine lauryl sulfate entries (e.g., PubChem CID 8910), but CAS numbers vary by commercial grade and are not standardized in public cosmetic databases; CAS should be confirmed from supplier CoA/SDS.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent in shampoos, facial cleansers, and bath. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Associated with diethanolamine lauryl sulfate entries (e.g., PubChem CID 8910), but CAS numbers vary by commercial grade and are not standardized in public cosmetic databases; CAS should be confirmed from supplier CoA/SDS.
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Function
Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent in shampoos, facial cleansers, and bath products.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered by CIR's assessment of DEA and its salts: safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating and when nitrosamine formation is prevented.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
DEA‑Lauryl Sulfate functions as: Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent in shampoos, facial cleansers, and bath products.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Associated with diethanolamine lauryl sulfate entries (e.g., PubChem CID 8910), but CAS numbers vary by commercial grade and are not standardized in public cosmetic databases; CAS should be confirmed from supplier CoA/SDS..
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