Magnesium Laureth Sulfate  is a chemical compound obtained by ethoxylation from Ethylene oxide, a chemical compound that is rather controversial due to its composition in which traces of impurities hazardous to human health may be found. Surfactant widely used in cosmetics as a cleaning agent.

Used in shampoos and liquid soaps, this component lessens the skin when compared to other surfactant products. It is therefore suitable for the most sensitive and delicate skins.

In people with particularly sensitive skin it could cause allergy.

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Magnesium Laureth Sulfate studies

Molecular Formula: C₃₆H₇₄MgO₁₄S₂

Molecular Weight: 819.399 g/mol

CAS: 62755-21-9

EC Number: 613-078-1

Synonyms:

• Magnesium Laureth-5 Sulfate
• Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
• Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate
• Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-(dodecyloxy)-, magnesium salt