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The restriction field for MEA-LAURYL SULFATE reads: III/61. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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InventoryRef 3518815/10/2010

MEA-LAURYL SULFATE

(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium dodecylsulphate

MEA-LAURYL SULFATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/61.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Restricted entry found Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Canada	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and French
New Zealand	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
ASEAN	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and national languages
China	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Arabic and English

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 4722-98-9

CAS 4722-98-9PubChem CID 78449

Monoethanolamine lauryl sulfate

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that ethanolamine and the 12 related ethanolamine salts, listed below, are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment (rinse-off products only) when formulated to be non-irritating. The Panel cautioned that ingredients should not be used in cosmetic products in which N-nitroso compounds may be formed...MEA-Lauryl Sulfate... — Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

IUPAC name: 2-aminoethanol;dodecyl hydrogen sulfate

Molecular formula: C14H33NO5S
Molecular weight: 327.48 g/mol
Exact mass: 327.20794433 Da
Topological polar surface area: 118.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 3
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 6
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

MEA-Lauryl sulfate0AJD35M46ASABOSOL MEASULFETAL MFTEXAPON MLSEINECS 225-214-3EMPICOL LQ33/FMEA LAURYL SULPHATE

15 more reported names

OLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium dodecyl sulphatemonoethanolamine lauryl sulphateMONOETHANOLAMINE(MEA)-LAURYL SULFATEETHANOL, 2-AMINO-, DODECYL SULFATE (SALT)(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium dodecylsulfateRefChem:819295MEA-LAURYL SULFATE [INCI](2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium dodecylsulphateUNII-0AJD35M46ADodecyl hydrogen sulfate - 2-aminoethanol (1:1)QVBODZPPYSSMEL-UHFFFAOYSA-NLauryl sulfate monoethanolamine salt2-Aminoethan-1-ol dodecyl sulfate saltDodecyl hydrogen sulfate--2-aminoethan-1-ol (1/1)

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID0063573

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for MEA-LAURYL SULFATE

INCI name

MEA-LAURYL SULFATE

Description

(2-Hydroxyethyl)ammonium dodecylsulphate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 35188
Imported identity: MEA-LAURYL SULFATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for MEA-LAURYL SULFATE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 61

Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts

Key data

CAS

4722-98-9

225-214-3

Restriction

III/61

Function

CLEANSING: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#16086 · MEA-LAURYL SULFATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

MEA PPG-6 LAURETH-7 CARBOXYLATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

MEA-C10-13 ALKYL BENZENESULFONATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

MEA-LAURETH SULFATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

MEA-LAURETH-6 CARBOXYLATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

MEA-PPG-8-STEARETH-7 CARBOXYLATECLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

MENTHA PIPERITA EXTRACTCLEANSING, DEODORANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC

MEROXAPOL 108CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

MEROXAPOL 174CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How MEA-LAURYL SULFATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MEA-LAURYL SULFATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

MEA-LAURYL SULFATE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

MEA-LAURYL SULFATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for MEA-LAURYL SULFATE reads: "III/61". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, MEA-LAURYL SULFATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for MEA-LAURYL SULFATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for MEA-LAURYL SULFATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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