Is Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate
INCI: SODIUM C12-15 PARETH-3 SULFONATE
Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate (CAS No unique CAS widely published; related to parent alcohol CAS 68131-39-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No unique CAS widely published; related to parent alcohol CAS 68131-39-5
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; no separate CIR monograph; falls under broader ethoxylated alcohol safety review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS widely published; related to parent alcohol CAS 68131-39-5.
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