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Surfactant

DEA-C12-13 ALKETH-3 SULFATE (FORMERLY DEA-C12-13 PARETH-3 SULFATE)

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A DEA-salt ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate (C12-13) — DEA-class compounds are restricted in EU cosmetics due to nitrosamine formation risk when combined with nitrosating agents. Use with significant caution.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Milder than alkyl sulfates due to ethoxylation
  • Good emulsification properties

Known concerns

  • Diethanolamine — strong nitrosamine formation risk
  • DEA-class restricted/banned in many EU formulations
  • PEG ethoxylation requires 1,4-dioxane control
  • Skin and eye irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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