Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process; only 2 EO units = relatively low ethoxylation, meaning slightly more irritating than higher-EO variants; test for dioxane compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane contamination risk from ethoxylation process; only 2 EO units = relatively low ethoxylation, meaning slightly more irritating than higher-EO variants; test for dioxane compliance The EU classifies Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated mixture).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C10-16 Pareth-2 Sulfate?
adequate 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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