Disodium Sulfoacetate

INCI: DISODIUM SULFOACETATE

CAS Number
Verify with supplier — structurally the simplest sulfoacetate salt
Function
Surfactant, cleansing (by analogy to sodium lauryl sulfoacetate family)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No standalone toxicological assessment identified. Safety inferred by structural analogy to sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (CIR-reviewed, considered safe as foaming/cleansing agent). Supplier tox data essential for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Sulfoacetate safe in cosmetics?

No standalone toxicological assessment identified. Safety inferred by structural analogy to sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (CIR-reviewed, considered safe as foaming/cleansing agent). Supplier tox data essential for CPSR. The EU classifies Disodium Sulfoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Disodium Sulfoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Sulfoacetate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Sulfoacetate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing (by analogy to sodium lauryl sulfoacetate family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify with supplier — structurally the simplest sulfoacetate salt.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Sulfoacetate?

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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