Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate

INCI: SODIUM C12-14 OLEFIN SULFONATE

CAS Number
68439-57-6
Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-approved as indirect food additive (adhesives, emulsifiers); permitted in cosmetics. CIR-reviewed: safe in rinse-off; ≤2% in leave-on

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical: gamma sultone residues are potent sensitizers — must verify supplier CoA for sultone levels. >10% causes moderate ocular irritation; >5% mild ocular irritation. Fetal abnormalities in animal studies only at maternally toxic doses. Genotoxicity mostly negative; carcinogenicity negative

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Critical: gamma sultone residues are potent sensitizers — must verify supplier CoA for sultone levels. >10% causes moderate ocular irritation; >5% mild ocular irritation. Fetal abnormalities in animal studies only at maternally toxic doses. Genotoxicity mostly negative; carcinogenicity negative The EU classifies Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate allowed in the EU?

Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68439-57-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate?

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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