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SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE
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Data: Limited
CAS9004-82-4
shampoo (575 products)
body wash/ cleanser (386 products)
facial cleanser (183 products)
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SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE


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Health concerns of ingredient
About the ratings
Cancer no information
Developmental & reproductive toxicity no information
Allergies & immunotoxicity no information
Use restrictions no information
Contamination concerns: ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Other LOW concerns: Data gaps

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Function/use(s): Surfactant - Cleansing Agent; Surfactant - Emulsifying Agent

About SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE: Sodium Laureth Sulfate is and ingredient derived from ethoxylated lauryl alcohol and used as a surfactant; may be contaminated with potentially toxic manufacturing impurities such as 1,4-dioxane.

Synonym(s): DODECYL SODIUM SULFATE; PEG- (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, SODIUM SALT; POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE, SODIUM SALT; POLY (OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) ,A -SULFO-W (DODECYLOXY) -, SODIUM SALT; POLYOXYETHYLENE (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE , SODIUM SALT; SODIUM PEG LAURYL ETHER SULFATE; SODIUM POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL ETHER SULFATE; SODIUM POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL SULFATE; SODIUM SALT PEG- (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE; SODIUM SALT POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (1-4) LAURYL ETHER SULFATE; SODIUM SALT POLY (OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL) ,A -SULFO-W (DODECYLOXY) -

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

type of concern product conditions reference
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful    Environment Canada Domestic Substance List

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

type of concern product conditions reference
Human irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne)  Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

type of concern product conditions reference
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product   Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments
40 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical see search results ->   PubMed

Government, industry, academic studies and classifications
government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
Cosmetic Ingredient Review AssessmentsSODIUM LAURETH SULFATEQQQ01,QQQ11, IR, X
Environment Canada Domestic Substance ListPOLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), _-SULFO-_-(DODECYLOXY)-, SODIUM SALTY-Categorization,Y-Human health,Moderate-Health Priority,,,,,,,
IFRA Fragrance Ingredient ListPOLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), A-SULFO-W-(DODECYLOXY)-, SODIUM SALTreported as used in fragrance compounds in 2008
RODERICK E, 2020SODIUM LAURETH SULFATEImpurity: 1,4-Dioxane
ATSDR, 2007PEGS, -ETHS, -OXYNOLS

Other RTECS® classifications [shown for informational purposes only]
government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit )
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• skin - Primary skin irritant (guinea pig )
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit )
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• skin - Primary skin irritant (guinea pig )
RTECS®- "Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku," Marhold, J 1972SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )
• skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit )
RTECS®- Journal of the American College of Toxicology 1983SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• broad systemic - Broad systemic toxicity (rat LD50)
RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 9868SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )
RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 9868SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE• sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )

references
government/industry list/academic study reference
Cosmetic Ingredient Review AssessmentsCIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
Environment Canada Domestic Substance ListEC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
IFRA Fragrance Ingredient ListIFRA (International Fragrance Assocication). 2010. IFRA Fragrance Ingredient List based on 2008 Use Survey. Accessed online 01/04/2010: http://www.ifraorg.org/Home/News/Latest-News/page.aspx/66?xf_itemId=43&xf_selectionDatapartId=25
Open scientific literatureRODERICK E. BLACK, FRED J. HURLEY, and DONALD C. HAVERY. "Occurrence of 1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetic Raw Materials and Finished Cosmetic Products." U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 200 C St, SW, Washington, DC 20204. 666 BLACK ET AL.: JOURNAL OF AOAC INTERNATIONAL VOL. 84, NO. 3, 2001
Open scientific literatureATSDR. 2007. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry: Public Health Statement for 1,4 Dioxane Available: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/phs187.html [accessed April 16 2008].
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H., ed., New York, Churchill Livingston, 1975 -,12,1975
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H., ed., New York, Churchill Livingston, 1975 -.12,1975
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H., ed., New York, Churchill Livingston, 1975 -,12,1975
RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H 1975 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- "Animal Models in Dermatology: Relevance to Human Dermatopharmacology and Dermatotoxicology," Maibach, H., ed., New York, Churchill Livingston, 1975 -.12,1975
RTECS®- "Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku," Marhold, J 1972 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- "Sbornik Vysledku Toxixologickeho Vysetreni Latek A Pripravku," Marhold, J.V., Institut Pro Vychovu Vedoucicn Pracovniku Chemickeho Prumyclu Praha, Czechoslovakia, 1972 -,275,1972
RTECS®- Journal of the American College of Toxicology 1983 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- Journal of the American College of Toxicology. (Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., 1651 Third Ave., New York, NY 10128) V.1-12, 1982-1993. Discontinued. 2(5),1,1983
RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 9868 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. OTS0539868
RTECS®- National Technical Information Service 9868 [shown for informational purposes only]RTECS®- National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. OTS0539868

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