C9-11 Pareth-8

INCI: C9-11 PARETH-8

CAS Number
68439-46-3
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying; Fragrance functional
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate based on class data; fully biodegradable per EC Regulation 648/2004 on detergents

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Contains 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals; acute oral LD50 value in CIR report warrants verification due to potential transcription error.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C9-11 Pareth-8 safe in cosmetics?

Contains 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals; acute oral LD50 value in CIR report warrants verification due to potential transcription error. The EU classifies C9-11 Pareth-8 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C9-11 Pareth-8 allowed in the EU?

C9-11 Pareth-8 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C9-11 Pareth-8 do in cosmetics?

C9-11 Pareth-8 functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; Surfactant – emulsifying; Fragrance functional. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68439-46-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for C9-11 Pareth-8?

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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