Tea-C12-13 Alketh-3 Sulfate

  • May Worsen Dry Skin
  • May Worsen Eczema
  • May Cause Irritation
  • Surfactant
  • Sulfate

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About Tea-C12-13 Alketh-3 Sulfate

Tea-C12-13 Alketh-3 Sulfate is the triethanolamine salt of the sulfate ester of C12-13 Alketh-3.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to reduce surface tension so ingredients wet, mix, and spread evenly, and to create emulsified formulas in which water and oil are evenly mixed.[3] In Europe, the maximum concentration is 2.5% in leave-on products, while no separate maximum concentration is specified for rinse-off products. Nitrosamines must also be no more than 50 μg/kg.[2]

Tea-C12-13 Alketh-3 Sulfate Details

Ingredient function
Surfactant Emulsifying
INCI name
TEA-C12-13 ALKETH-3 SULFATE
CosIng ID
99428

Tea-C12-13 Alketh-3 Sulfate References

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