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 name | SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 25446-80-4 |
| EC number | 246-986-8 |
| Prevalence | 57 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 70 |
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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