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AMMONIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATE

Molecular structure

Definition

Dodecan-1-ol, ethoxylated, sulfates, ammonium salts, 5 mol EO (average molar ratio)

US FDA substance register · UNII 9LPV636QCV · registered name AMMONIUM LAURETH-7 SULFATE · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSINGCreates foamFOAMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

AMMONIUM LAURETH-5 SULFATEINCI암모늄라우레스-12설페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)암모늄라우레스-5설페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)암모늄라우레스-9설페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, ammonium salt (1:1)SynonymAMMONIUM LAURETH-12 SULFATESynonymAMMONIUM LAURETH-7 SULFATESynonymAMMONIUM LAURETH-9 SULFATESynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
32612-48-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID9049588

What products actually use it for

What the 46 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Foamant14
  • Cleaning agent14
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)13
  • Wetting agent (non-aqueous)2
  • Emulsifier2
  • Dispersing agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

3 skin studies and 3 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate1

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 6 studies
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Skin irritation - category 2
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
    Skin Irritation · Screening
  • Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2
    Eye Irritation · Screening
  • Eye irritation - category 2A
    Eye Irritation · Screening

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Linked databases 10