Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate is the diethylamine salt of ethoxylated lauryl sulfate
What does it do?
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 411), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate?
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate is the diethylamine salt of ethoxylated lauryl sulfate
Is Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Diethylamine Laureth Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010