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TEA-C12-15 ALKYL SULFATE

Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-15-alkyl esters, compds.

Korean limit
2.5%

Definition

Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-15-alkyl esters, compds. with triethanolamine

Cosmetic roles

Washes away surface impuritiesCLEANSINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGCreates foamFOAMING

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
China · South Korea

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Argentina · Brazil

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) Products without rinse. (b) Other products.
  • Maximum concentration permitted at final product : (a) 2.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : a.- b.- . No use with nitrosating systems . -Pureza minimum 99% maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials 0.5%. Maximum nitrosamine -Tenor. 50 ug / kg -Envasar / keep in containers free of nitrites

ASEAN

  • Field of application and/or use : (a) non-rinse-off products (b) other products
  • Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : (a) 2.5%
  • Other limitations and requirements : (a) (b): • 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

  • Product Type, body parts : (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products
  • Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation : (a) 2.5%
  • Other : (a) (b) - 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/62 · Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Triethanolamine and Triethanolamine-Containing Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name アルキル(C12-15)硫酸TEA: 本品は、炭素数12~15の脂肪族アルコールと硫酸のエステルとトリエタノールアミン(TEA(*))の塩である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

TEA-C12-15 ALKYL SULFATEINCI티이에이-C12-15알킬설페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Sulfuric acid, mono-C12-15-alkyl esters, compounds with triethanolamineSynonymアルキル(C12-15)硫酸TEAJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
68815-25-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
272-364-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID401041651

What products actually use it for

What the 3 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.

  • Cleaning agent1
  • Foamant1
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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