Is Magnesium Oleth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
INCI: MAGNESIUM OLETH SULFATE
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated oleyl ether sulfate, Mg salt)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated oleyl ether sulfate, Mg salt)
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Function
Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed alkyl ether sulfates (including Mg myreth sulfate) and found safe when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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