Sodium cetearyl sulfate (inci)

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Mixture of cetyl and stearyl sulphate; Sodium cetaryl sulphate

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"Sodium" refers to the element sodium.
Sodium cetearyl sulphate is a substance which is used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as surfactant (washing-active substance). Furthermore, the substance has a degreasing and cleansing effect on the skin. "Sodium..." refers to a sodium salt, sulfates are salts or esters of sulfuric acid.

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Higher concentrations may cause skin irritation.

Evaluation: Not very recommendable.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles