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Surfactant

SODIUM C9-15 ALKETH-3 SULFATE

74

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 (SLES family) with 3 EO units. Standard foaming cleanser; the short C9 fraction plus low EO chain make it slightly harsher than longer-chain analogues but still safely usable in rinse-off.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective rinse-off cleansing
  • Good foaming on a mixed-chain backbone
  • Cost-effective primary surfactant

Known concerns

  • C9 short-chain fraction increases irritation
  • Short 3-EO chain on the harsher end of SLES family
  • Possible 1,4-dioxane impurity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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