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MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-dodecyloxy-, sulfates, magnesium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)

MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 62755-21-9
CAS 62755-21-9PubChem CID 44150971

Magnesium laureth-3 sulfate

IUPAC name
magnesium bis(2-[2-(2-dodecoxyethoxy)ethoxy]ethyl sulfate)
Molecular formula
C36H74MgO14S2
Molecular weight
819.4 g/mol
Exact mass
818.4370411 Da
Topological polar surface area
205.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
14
Covalent units
3
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Magnesium laureth sulfateEmpicol egbEmpicol egcZoharpon mgesEmpicol EGC 70UKW9G007TZAec magnesium laureth sulphateMagnesium lauryl ether sulfate
7 more reported names
Magnesium triethylene glycol lauryl ether sulfateMagnesium laureth sulfate [INCI]RefChem:800541UNII-2OTJ9LF5UAUNII-UKW9G007TZOAIQHKWDTQYGOK-UHFFFAOYSA-LMagnesium bis(2-{2-[2-(dodecyloxy)ethoxy]ethoxy}ethyl sulfate)
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-09-02 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE

INCI name

MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-dodecyloxy-, sulfates, magnesium salts (1-4 mol EO average molar ratio)

Record provenance

Inventory reference
77630
Imported identity
MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
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.

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How MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

MAGNESIUM LAURETH 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.

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MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for MAGNESIUM LAURETH SULFATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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