Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
68131-39-5 (parent alcohol); no unique CAS assigned for the carboxylated sodium salt variant
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; CIR reviewed ethoxylated alcohols as safe in current use practices

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation process; mild skin/eye irritation possible at high concentrations; must be formulated to be non-irritating

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane trace contamination from ethoxylation process; mild skin/eye irritation possible at high concentrations; must be formulated to be non-irritating The EU classifies Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68131-39-5 (parent alcohol); no unique CAS assigned for the carboxylated sodium salt variant.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 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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