Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM C12-13 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATE (UPDATED INCI: SODIUM C12-13 ALKETH-12 CARBOXYLATE)

CAS Number
68908-98-5
Function
Emulsifier, surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use under general FDCA provisions; no specific FDA monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation; must verify residuals per EU cosmetics regulation and MoCRA requirements

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals from ethoxylation; must verify residuals per EU cosmetics regulation and MoCRA requirements The EU classifies Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate functions as: Emulsifier, surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68908-98-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C12-13 Pareth-12 Carboxylate?

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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