Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mild anionic surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation; causes skin and eye irritation at neat concentration with limited independent toxicological data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deceth-7 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Mild anionic surfactant with potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation; causes skin and eye irritation at neat concentration with limited independent toxicological data. The EU classifies Deceth-7 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Deceth-7 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Deceth-7 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Deceth-7 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Deceth-7 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant — mild anionic cleanser (carboxymethylated PEG ether of decyl alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 53563-71-6 (free acid); 38815-93-9 (sodium salt form).
What is the Margin of Safety for Deceth-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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