Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, foaming agent. It is used in 62 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM LAURETH-12 SULFATE
FunctionCLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number9004-82-4
EC number266-192-5
Prevalence62 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Eyeliners 67.7%Mascaras 14.5%Eyebrows 9.7%Eyeshadows 1.6%Face Primers 1.6%False Eyelashes 1.6%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate do in skincare?
Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate functions as a cleansing, foaming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyeliners (67.7% of its uses).

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