TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE

Surfactant - Cleansing Agent; EMULSIFYING; FOAMING

SCORE

	2	low hazard
	72%	data gap
(why scores have changed)

Also listed as

TEA-LAURYL SULFATE, SULFURIC ACID, MONODODECYL ESTER, COMPD. WITH 2,2',2"-NITRILOTRIS [ETHANOL] ; TRIETHANOLAMMONIUM LAURYL SULFATE; SULFURIC ACID, MONODECYL ESTER COMPD. WITH 2,2',2"-NITRILOTIS [ETHANOL] (1:1) ; SULFURIC ACID, MONODODECYL ESTER, COMPD. WITH 2,2 ,2 NITRILOTRIS [ETHANOL] (1:1) ; TRIS (2-HYDROXYETHYL) AMMONIUM DODECYLSULPHATE; AKYPOSAL TLS; CYCLORYL TAWF; CYCLORYL WAT; DRENE; ELFAN 4240 T; EMAL T

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

This ingredient:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Contamination concerns - NITROSAMINES
	Other strong concerns for this ingredient: Enhanced skin absorption
	Other moderate concerns for this ingredient: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
	Lesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
	See products containing TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE

About TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE: TEA-Lauryl Sulfate is the triethanolamine salt of lauryl sulfuric acid that conforms to theformula:

TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE has reported used in the following product types: shampoo (36); body wash/cleanser (20); dandruff/scalp treatment (11); facial cleanser (11); bubble bath (6); acne treatment (5); exfoliant/scrub (4); moisturizer (3); bar soap (2); mask (1)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

type of concern

product conditions

reference

Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful

Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List

Violations, restrictions & warnings

type of concern	product conditions	reference
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications		Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

type of concern	product conditions	reference
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at high doses		RTECS^®- Drug and Chemical Toxicology 1978

Enhanced skin absorption

type of concern	product conditions	reference
Penetration enhancer		Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments

Data gaps

type of concern	product conditions	reference
5 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 Assessments	TEA-LAURYL SULFATE	•Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications •Determined safe for use in cosmetics up to a specified concentration limit •Amine: forms carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds if mixed with nitrosating agents •Penetration enhancer - alters skin structure, allows other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin
Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List	SULFURIC ACID, MONODODECYL ESTER, COMPD. WITH 2,2',2''-NITRILOTRIS[ETHANOL] (1:1)	•This chemical was deemed a moderate human health priority and was flagged by CEPA for further attention.
RTECS^®- Drug and Chemical Toxicology 1978	TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE	• sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit ) • skin - Primary skin irritant (rabbit )
RTECS^®- Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 1971	TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE	• sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )
RTECS^®- Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 1971	TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE	• sense organ - Primary eye irritant (rabbit )

references

government/industry list/academic study	reference
Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments	CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List	EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
RTECS^®- Drug and Chemical Toxicology 1978	RTECS^®- Drug and Chemical Toxicology. (Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016) V.1- 1977/78- 1,305,1978
RTECS^®- Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 1971	RTECS^®- Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1959- 19,276,1971
RTECS^®- Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology 1971	RTECS^®- Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 19,276,1971

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