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Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

TEA C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is the triethanolamine salt of secondary sulfonated C14-17 alkanes

What does it do?

Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

  • Surfactant - hydrotrope

    surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate?

Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. TEA C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is the triethanolamine salt of secondary sulfonated C14-17 alkanes

Is Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?

Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tea C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is -.

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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