Sodium Deceth Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-decyloxy-, sodium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Sodium Deceth 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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sodium Deceth Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Deceth Sulfate?
Sodium Deceth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-decyloxy-, sodium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Sodium Deceth Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Deceth Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Deceth Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Deceth Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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