Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
TEA-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate (Formerly TEA-C11-15 Pareth Sulfate) is the triethanolamine salt of the sulfate ester of a mixture of ethoxylated, synthetic C11-15 fatty alcohols containing 1 mole of ethylene oxide.
What does it do?
Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Tea-C11-15 Alketh 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 Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate?
Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. TEA-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate (Formerly TEA-C11-15 Pareth Sulfate) is the triethanolamine salt of the sulfate ester of a mixture of ethoxylated, synthetic C11-15 fatty alcohols containing 1 mole of ethylene oxide.
Is Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-C11-15 Alketh Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 23/05/2023