Disodium 2-Sulfopalmitate

INCI: DISODIUM 2-SULFOPALMITATE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in retrieved sources — C16 variant of 2-sulfo fatty acid disodium salt
Function
Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: CAS number unconfirmed; no published HRIPT, ocular irritation, or dermal absorption study specific to this C16 variant. Read-across from D2S is supportive but insufficient alone for a CPSR.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium 2-Sulfopalmitate safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: CAS number unconfirmed; no published HRIPT, ocular irritation, or dermal absorption study specific to this C16 variant. Read-across from D2S is supportive but insufficient alone for a CPSR. The EU classifies Disodium 2-Sulfopalmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium 2-Sulfopalmitate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium 2-Sulfopalmitate do in cosmetics?

Disodium 2-Sulfopalmitate functions as: Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in retrieved sources — C16 variant of 2-sulfo fatty acid disodium salt.

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

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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