Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Higher ethoxylation (16 EO) makes it significantly milder than lower-EO variants; reduced skin irritation and defatting compared to laureth-3 or -5 sulfates; potential for 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation process (requires vacuum stripping). Higher degree of ethoxylation increases water solubility, mildness, and foam stability while reducing aggressive defatting; the magnesium counterion further reduces irritation relative to sodium salts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Higher ethoxylation (16 EO) makes it significantly milder than lower-EO variants; reduced skin irritation and defatting compared to laureth-3 or -5 sulfates; potential for 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation process (requires vacuum stripping). Higher degree of ethoxylation increases water solubility, mildness, and foam stability while reducing aggressive defatting; the magnesium counterion further reduces irritation relative to sodium salts The EU classifies Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Laureth-16 Sulfate functions as: Surfactant (anionic cleansing), emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Falls under 62755-21-9 (generic magnesium laureth sulfate CAS; the "-16" denotes 16 moles of ethylene oxide).
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Laureth-16 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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