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TEA-LAURYL SULFATE

Korean limit
2.5%
Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 1 list it before the 1% line and 1 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

2 of 2 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII E8458C1KAA · registered name TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

tris(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium dodecylsulphate

Cosmetic roles

Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGCreates foamFOAMINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING

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

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of TEA-Lauryl Sulfate

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Triethanolamine and Triethanolamine-Containing Ingredients 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TEA: 本品は、ラウリルアルコール(*)の硫酸エステルとトリエタノールアミン(TEA)の塩であり、次の化学式で表される。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

TEA-LAURYL SULFATEINCI티이에이-라우릴설페이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Sulfuric acid, monododecyl ester, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotris[ethanol] (1:1)Synonymラウリル硫酸TEAJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
139-96-8
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
205-388-7
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID4027076
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
DTXCID207076
IUPAC
Dodecyl hydrogen sulfate--2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethan-1-ol) (1/1)
Molecular formula
C18H41NO7S
Molecular weight
415.59 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance
Dodecyl sulfate, [triethanolamine salt] is a colorless liquid with a mild odor, Sinks and mixes with water. (USCG, 1999) · Liquid
Density
greater than 1.1 at 68 °F (est.) (USCG, 1999) · Liquid density = 8.8 lbs/gal
pH
Liquid pH = 7.0-7.5
Vapour density
14.35
Molecular weight
415.59

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 13 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)5
  • Emulsifier3
  • Cleaning agent2
  • Foamant2
  • Defoamer1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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