Sodium Myreth Sulfate

Sodium Myreth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 57 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM MYRETH SULFATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number25446-80-4
EC number246-986-8
Prevalence57 products (0.06% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches70

Used in

Shampoos 33.3%Body Washes 31.6%Face Cleansers 26.3%Exfoliators 5.3%Other Styling 1.8%Prescription 1.8%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Myreth Sulfate do in skincare?
Sodium Myreth Sulfate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Myreth 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 Myreth Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (33.3% of its uses).

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