C9-11 Pareth-6 Carboxylic Acid
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination risk from precursor; safety relies on read-across from parent compound due to limited standalone toxicological data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C9-11 Pareth-6 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination risk from precursor; safety relies on read-across from parent compound due to limited standalone toxicological data. The EU classifies C9-11 Pareth-6 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is C9-11 Pareth-6 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
C9-11 Pareth-6 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C9-11 Pareth-6 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
C9-11 Pareth-6 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Cleaning agent; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70879-83-3 (Alcohols, C9-11, ethoxylated, carboxymethylated).
What is the Margin of Safety for C9-11 Pareth-6 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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