Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate

INCI: DISODIUM CETYL PHENYL ETHER DISULFONATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (PubChem CID 131633369 for dicetyl variant)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not listed in 21 CFR Part 700 prohibited/restricted lists

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated CIR monograph; formed from sulfonated diphenyl ether and α-hexadecene — confirm absence of residual unreacted diphenyl ether due to limited toxicological dataset.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated CIR monograph; formed from sulfonated diphenyl ether and α-hexadecene — confirm absence of residual unreacted diphenyl ether due to limited toxicological dataset. The EU classifies Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying, hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (PubChem CID 131633369 for dicetyl variant).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate?

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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