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Tipa-Laureth Sulfate

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

What is it?

1,1',1''-Nitrilotripropan-2-ol, salt with .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (1:1)

What does it do?

Tipa-Laureth Sulfate 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

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Tipa-Laureth Sulfate 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 Tipa-Laureth Sulfate?

Tipa-Laureth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,1',1''-Nitrilotripropan-2-ol, salt with .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) (1:1)

Is Tipa-Laureth Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Tipa-Laureth Sulfate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Tipa-Laureth Sulfate do in cosmetic products?

Tipa-Laureth Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Tipa-Laureth Sulfate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tipa-Laureth Sulfate is 107600-36-2.

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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