Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane residual risk from ethoxylation process requires vacuum stripping to <10 ppm; potential skin/eye irritation at concentrations >1% in leave-on products; ethylene oxide residue monitoring required
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Oleth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane residual risk from ethoxylation process requires vacuum stripping to <10 ppm; potential skin/eye irritation at concentrations >1% in leave-on products; ethylene oxide residue monitoring required The EU classifies Magnesium Oleth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium Oleth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Oleth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate functions as: Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated oleyl ether sulfate, Mg salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium Oleth 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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