C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid

INCI: C11-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS Number
68954-90-5
Function
Anionic surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying (carboxylated ethoxylate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Insufficient data for standalone MoS calculation — requires read-across justification from parent Alkyl PEG Ethers

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No direct CIR assessment; requires read-across dossier; 1,4-Dioxane residues; pH-dependent irritation potential; CPSR assessor should document read-across rationale

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

No direct CIR assessment; requires read-across dossier; 1,4-Dioxane residues; pH-dependent irritation potential; CPSR assessor should document read-across rationale The EU classifies C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?

C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?

C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Anionic surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying (carboxylated ethoxylate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68954-90-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylic 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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