Sodium Stearyl Sulfate
Sodium Stearyl Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM STEARYL SULFATE |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 1120-04-3 |
| EC number | 214-295-0 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Leave-in Conditioners 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Stearyl Sulfate do in skincare?
- Sodium Stearyl Sulfate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Stearyl 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 Stearyl Sulfate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in conditioners (100% of its uses).
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