Sodium C12-15 Pareth-12 Carboxylate
INCI: SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-12 CARBOXYLATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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
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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