What is Cedepal?
CEDEPAL TD-403 MFLD is a sodium trideceth sulfate. This mild, branched-chain anionic surfactant provides excellent wetting and foaming properties. It is well suited for mild cleansing products, baby products, shampoos, liquid handsoaps and bath products.
What is sodium trideceth sulfate?
Sodium trideceth sulfate (STS) is a cleansing agent that belongs to the chemical class of alkyl ether sulfates. It acts as a cleansing agent in personal products and creates a foaming sensation. Since it’s part of the gentlest class of surfactants and cleansers, it’s commonly found in haircare products.
What does sulfate do to your skin?
Whether from laundry detergent, soap, or shampoo, the sulfates can cause reactions in sensitive people. Sometimes, sulfates like SLS and SLES end up removing too much oil, washing off the skin’s protective barrier and causing redness and dry, itchy skin. Dermatitis and edema.
Is sodium trideceth sulfate the same as sodium lauryl sulfate?
The key difference between sodium laureth sulfate and sodium trideceth sulfate is that sodium laureth sulfate is inexpensive and a very effective foaming agent, whereas sodium trideceth sulfate is comparatively an expensive substance and a less effective foaming agent.
Does sulfate cause hair loss?
Keep in mind the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) doesn’t list any shampoos, or shampoo ingredients, as common causes of hair loss. It’s been suggested that both sulfates (cleansing agents) and formaldehyde (a preservative) can contribute to hair loss.
Is sodium laureth sulfate harmful?
Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a related detergent used in cosmetics, is a skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant and toxic to aquatic organisms. Other ethoxylates may be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane.
Is sodium lauryl sulfate banned?
So authorities don’t ban its use, but instead cap the maximum percentage at which it can be used in products. This cap varies based on how long the product is likely to be in contact with the skin. So products that will be on the skin for a prolonged time can contain no more than 0.05-2.5% SLS in most countries.