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TRIS-OLEOYLTROMETHAMINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID.

Questionable / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

TRIS-OLEOYLTROMETHAMINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID functions as a skin conditioning and protecting agent, yet its utility is tempered by significant formulation challenges and potential for adverse skin reactions. Its extremely low water solubility, measured at 5.793e-018 mg/L at 25 °C, suggests a preference for oil-based formulations, while reports indicate a likelihood of irritation, inflammation, or dryness.

Skin Conditioning Skin Protecting

Science

It is postulated to operate by enhancing the skin's surface quality and providing a protective film, contributing to overall skin comfort and integrity.


Research

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A


Transparency

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Specific optimal pH range and detailed stability data for the complete ingredient are not explicitly established. However, Tris (tromethamine), a related structural component, exhibits buffering capacity within the pH range of 7.2-9.0. Formulators should note its extremely low water solubility, estimated at 5.793e-018 mg/L at 25 °C, alongside potential aesthetic or stability issues that may limit its practical application.


Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Moderate

Formal safety assessments by authoritative bodies such as CIR, SCCS, or FDA are currently unavailable. Reports indicate a likelihood of inducing irritation, inflammation, or dryness, with this risk potentially escalating when co-formulated with other known problematic ingredients.


Your Skin

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Questionable

While offering potential as a skin conditioning and protecting agent, TRIS-OLEOYLTROMETHAMINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID is considered questionable for use due to a lack of comprehensive safety data, a reported moderate irritation risk, and significant formulation complexities including its extreme insolubility in water.


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