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Surfactant

DEA-C12-13 ALKYL SULFATE

CAS 243133-68-8
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

The DEA salt of C12-13 alkyl sulfate — a strong sulfate surfactant. Carries the well-known DEA risk: secondary amines plus nitrites can form NDELA, a probable carcinogen. Industry has largely retired these.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic foaming surfactant
  • Strong cleansing power
  • Soluble in cold water

Known concerns

  • DEA-salt — secondary amine prone to nitrosamine formation
  • Skin and eye irritant
  • CIR/EU advise against DEA in leave-on

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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