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Surfactant

AMMONIUM LAURETH-12 SULFATE

CAS 32612-48-9
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A high-EO ammonium laureth sulfate. Higher ethoxylation makes it gentler than SLES on skin, but the dioxane-control caveat persists.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foamy cleansing
  • Milder than SLES
  • Removes oil

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane
  • Eye irritation in leave-on
  • Can be drying

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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