Ammonium Laureth Sulfate

CAS Number: 32612-48-9

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79

80 89

90 100

Sources of exposure:

Personal care

Cleaning products and household care

Description:

Ammonium laureth sulfate is an ethoxylated surfactant used as a cleansing and foaming agent in personal care products such as shampoos and body washes, as well as in some household cleaning products. The ethoxylation process may result in contamination with the carcinogen 1,4-dioxane.

Health concerns:

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

Contaminants:

1
4-dioxane

References

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