Is TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate
Also known as: Benzenesulfonic acid, tridecyl-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1), Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-, tridecylbenzenesulfonate (salt), acido tridecilbencenosulfonico, composto con 2,2',2''-nitrilotrietanol (1:1), tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1), EC No.: 263-296-2 (+1 more)
INCI: TEA-TRIDECYLBENZENESULFONATE
TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate (CAS 61886-59-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol;2-tridecylbenzenesulfonate
InChIKey
SLODVKUKGXRQHO-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Assessed under alkylbenzenesulfonates — safe as used at ≤1%
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate.
Known Synonyms
Benzenesulfonic acid, tridecyl-, compd. with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris(ethanol) (1:1)
Ethanol, 2,2',2''-nitrilotris-, tridecylbenzenesulfonate (salt)
acido tridecilbencenosulfonico, composto con 2,2',2''-nitrilotrietanol (1:1)
tridecylbenzenesulphonic acid, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotriethanol (1:1)
EC No.: 263-296-2
EINECS 263-296-2
Regulatory Lists
Canada
Personal care
Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Tridecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61886-59-7.
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