Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As with most sulfate-based surfactants, potential for skin and eye irritation exists, especially at higher concentrations or with prolonged contact. Formulators typically combine it with milder co-surfactants to improve tolerance.. Synthetic/plant origin (coconut-derived fatty alcohol component); good foaming and cleansing efficacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
As with most sulfate-based surfactants, potential for skin and eye irritation exists, especially at higher concentrations or with prolonged contact. Formulators typically combine it with milder co-surfactants to improve tolerance.. Synthetic/plant origin (coconut-derived fatty alcohol component); good foaming and cleansing efficacy. The EU classifies Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Magnesium/TEA-Coco-Sulfate functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (mixture of magnesium and triethanolamine salts of coconut fatty alcohol sulfates)..
What is the Margin of Safety for Magnesium/TEA-Coco-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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