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Surfactant

SODIUM C9-15 PARETH-3 SULFATE

63

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A pareth-sulfate cleansing surfactant similar to SLES with a slightly broader alkyl-chain range. Effective lather but typical sulfate-defatting and dioxane-purity caveats apply.

Function

CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective foaming surfactant
  • Cleansing power for body washes
  • Stable across pH range
  • Compatible with conditioning agents

Known concerns

  • 1,4-dioxane impurity from ethoxylation
  • Mild defatting on compromised skin
  • Sulfate may dry out skin
  • PEG-class purity matters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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