C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid

INCI: C10-14 ALKYL BENZENESULFONIC ACID

CAS Number
103818-94-6
Function
Cleansing; foaming; surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate when neutralized; inadequate in free acid form

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Free acid form is corrosive (pH <2). Must be neutralized to salt form (e.g., sodium C10-14 alkyl benzenesulfonate) before use in formulation. Verify pH of final product โ‰ฅ4.5

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Free acid form is corrosive (pH <2). Must be neutralized to salt form (e.g., sodium C10-14 alkyl benzenesulfonate) before use in formulation. Verify pH of final product โ‰ฅ4.5 The EU classifies C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid allowed in the EU?

C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid do in cosmetics?

C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid functions as: Cleansing; foaming; surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103818-94-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonic Acid?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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