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:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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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