Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate

INCI: DISODIUM 2-SULFOLAURATE

CAS Number
38841-48-4 (also reported as 2215087-54-8 for specific commercial grade)
Function
Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent, 100% biodegradable, SCI alternative
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, confirmed suitable for US cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Free of sulfate surfactant impurities including 1,4-dioxane; ECO LABEL certified organic

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate safe in cosmetics?

Free of sulfate surfactant impurities including 1,4-dioxane; ECO LABEL certified organic The EU classifies Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate allowed in the EU?

Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate do in cosmetics?

Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate functions as: Anionic surfactant and cleansing agent, 100% biodegradable, SCI alternative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38841-48-4 (also reported as 2215087-54-8 for specific commercial grade).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate?

adequate 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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