Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Considered milder than non-ethoxylated sulfates (e.g., SLS) due to ethoxylation. Potential concern: 1,4-dioxane as a trace ethoxylation byproduct - must be stripped to below detection limits (typically <10 ppm). Derived from sulfation of ethoxylated coconut fatty alcohols; the "coceth" prefix indicates PEG-ether of coconut fatty alcohols. Offers good foaming, mild cleansing, and emulsification. Plant-derived base
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Coceth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Considered milder than non-ethoxylated sulfates (e.g., SLS) due to ethoxylation. Potential concern: 1,4-dioxane as a trace ethoxylation byproduct - must be stripped to below detection limits (typically <10 ppm). Derived from sulfation of ethoxylated coconut fatty alcohols; the "coceth" prefix indicates PEG-ether of coconut fatty alcohols. Offers good foaming, mild cleansing, and emulsification. Plant-derived base The EU classifies Magnesium Coceth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Coceth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Coceth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Coceth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Coceth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-14-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Coceth Sulfate?
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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