Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As an ethoxylated ingredient, must test for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. Mild irritation potential at high concentrations (class effect for anionic surfactants). Limited independent published tox data — read-across needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
As an ethoxylated ingredient, must test for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals. Mild irritation potential at high concentrations (class effect for anionic surfactants). Limited independent published tox data — read-across needed. The EU classifies Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexeth-3 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant / cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Mixture/polymeric — ethoxylated carboxylic acid (not uniquely assigned).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexeth-3 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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