Is Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate
INCI: MAGNESIUM ISODODECYLBENZENESULFONATE
Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate (CAS Not widely catalogued in public cosmetic databases (not found in CosIng or CIR primary references)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (anionic cleansing agent); emulsifying agent - the. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely catalogued in public cosmetic databases (not found in CosIng or CIR primary references)
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Function
Surfactant (anionic cleansing agent); emulsifying agent - the isododecylbenzenesulfonate moiety acts as a detergent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed under general cosmetic provisions (no specific prohibition)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Isododecylbenzenesulfonate functions as: Surfactant (anionic cleansing agent); emulsifying agent - the isododecylbenzenesulfonate moiety acts as a detergent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely catalogued in public cosmetic databases (not found in CosIng or CIR primary references).
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