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MEA-LAURYL SULFATE

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 0AJD35M46A · registered name MONOETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Surfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted or banned
China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : No use with nitrosating systems. Minimum 99% -Pureza. Maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials 0.5%. Maximum nitrosamine -Tenor: 50 ug / kg. -Envasar / Nitrite - free store in containers.

ASEAN

  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Minimum purity: 99% • Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) • Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 μg/kg • Keep in nitrite-free containers

European Union

  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
  • Other : - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

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

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Restriction III/61

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Ethanolamine and Ethanolamine Salts as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ラウリル硫酸MEA: 本品は、ラウリルアルコール(*)の硫酸エステルとモノエタノールアミン(MEA)の塩であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

MEA-LAURYL SULFATEINCI엠이에이-라우릴설페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Sulfuric acid, monododecyl ester, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)Synonymラウリル硫酸MEAJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
4722-98-9
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
225-214-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID0063573
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID5040540
IUPAC
Dodecyl hydrogen sulfate--2-aminoethan-1-ol (1/1)
Molecular formula
C14H33NO5S
Molecular weight
327.48 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Liquid

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 6 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.

  • Demulsifier2
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)2
  • Emulsifier1
  • Cleaning agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

1 skin studies and 1 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 2 studies
  • Category 6.3A (Category 2)
    Skin Irritation · Read Across
  • Category 8.3A (Category 1)
    Eye Irritation · Read Across

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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