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Surfactant

TEA-LAURYL ETHER

CAS 1733-93-3
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A triethanolamine-salt of a lauryl-alcohol ether — a hair-cleansing surfactant. The TEA portion can form carcinogenic nitrosamines if mixed with nitrosating contaminants, hence EU Annex III restrictions.

Function

ANTISTATIC

Skin benefits

  • Hair-conditioning surfactant
  • Mild cleansing in shampoo bases

Known concerns

  • TEA (triethanolamine) salt — can form nitrosamines in presence of nitrosating agents
  • EU Annex III restrictions on TEA-based ingredients
  • Skin/eye irritation reports at higher levels
  • Requires nitrosamine-free formulation discipline

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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