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Surfactant

SODIUM C9-15 ALKETH-3 SULFATE (FORMERLY SODIUM C9-15 PARETH-3 SULFATE)

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A C9-15 alkyl ether sulfate with 3 EO units, in the SLES family. Standard rinse-off cleanser; the C9 short-chain fraction nudges it slightly more irritating than C12-based variants but still within the yellow band.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Versatile rinse-off cleansing
  • Good foam profile
  • Compatible with most surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • Includes C9 fraction with higher irritation tendency
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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