Sodium Oleth Sulfate
What is it?
Ammonium Capryleth Sulfate, Ammonium Pareth-25 Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Myreth Sulfate, Magnesium Coceth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Myreth Sulfate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Coceth Sulfate, Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium Deceth Sulfate, Sodium Laneth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate and Zinc Coceth Sulfate are cleansing agents, all belonging to the chemical class of alkyl ether sulfates. These ingredients are salts of sulfated ethoxylated fatty alcohols. The alcohol is either a specific alcohol, such as lauryl alcohol, or a mixture of alcohols, for example coconut alcohol. These ingredients are primarily used in cleansing products, including bubble baths, bath soaps and detergents and shampoos. Among the alkyl ether sulfate ingredients, Sodium Laureth Sulfate is most commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Information
The safety of Ammonium Capryleth Sulfate, Ammonium Pareth-25 Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Myreth Sulfate, Magnesium Coceth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Myreth Sulfate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Coceth Sulfate, Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium Deceth Sulfate, Sodium Laneth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate and Zinc Coceth Sulfate has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Ammonium Capryleth Sulfate, Ammonium Pareth-25 Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Myreth Sulfate, Magnesium Coceth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Magnesium Myreth Sulfate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Coceth Sulfate, Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate, Sodium Deceth Sulfate, Sodium Laneth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate and Zinc Coceth Sulfate function as surfactants and are used as cleansing agents. Magnesium Coceth Sulfate, Sodium Coceth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myreth Sulfate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate and Zinc Coceth Sulfate also exhibit emulsifying properties. Sodium Laneth Sulfate is reported to additionally act as a skin conditioning agent – miscellaneous.
Scientific facts:
These ingredients, especially Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Ammonium Laureth Sulfate exhibit a high degree of foaming and impart "softness" to the skin. These ingredients are especially useful in soap products when the products are used in high mineral content water (hard water).
