Definition
MEA-C10-13 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Cosmetic roles
Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Restriction III/61
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
MEA-C10-13 ALKYL BENZENESULFONATEINCIBenzenesulfonic acid, mono-C10-13-alkyl derivatives, compounds with ethanolamineSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 85480-55-3
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 287-335-8
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 287-335-8 (I)
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID801091141
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID301765636
- Molecular formula
- (CH)9-12C9H15NO4S
What products actually use it for
What the 5 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.
- Surfactant (surface active agent)3
- Cleaning agent2
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
4 skin studies and 3 eye studies are on record.
Classed as highly irritating3Classed as low1
The study conclusions largely agree (75%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 7 studies
- Severe Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to - Corrosive
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to - Not likely to be sensitizing
skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation) 1981; Directive 179/831 Annex, Part B - Skin irritation - category 2
Skin Irritation · Screening - Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to - Eye damage - category 1
Eye Irritation · Screening - Corrosive or Irritation Persists for > 21 days
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) equivalent or similar to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard