Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM C11-15 PARETH-7 CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
68603-23-6 (generic)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane contamination risk from 7 EO units of ethoxylation — higher EO count = greater dioxane production risk during manufacturing; otherwise very mild surfactant class suitable for sensitive skin formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane contamination risk from 7 EO units of ethoxylation — higher EO count = greater dioxane production risk during manufacturing; otherwise very mild surfactant class suitable for sensitive skin formulations The EU classifies Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68603-23-6 (generic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate?

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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