Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As an ethoxylated ingredient, must test for 1,4-dioxane contamination (EU limit <10 ppm recommended by SCCS); may cause skin irritation at high concentrations; ensure adequate rinse-off formulation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Butoxynol-12 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
As an ethoxylated ingredient, must test for 1,4-dioxane contamination (EU limit <10 ppm recommended by SCCS); may cause skin irritation at high concentrations; ensure adequate rinse-off formulation The EU classifies Sodium Butoxynol-12 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Butoxynol-12 Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Butoxynol-12 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Butoxynol-12 Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Butoxynol-12 Sulfate functions as: Surfactant (anionic), cleansing agent, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (ethoxylated butanol sulfate sodium salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Butoxynol-12 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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