Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate

INCI: SODIUM C13-17 ALKANE SULFONATE

CAS Number
85711-69-9 (sec-alkane sulfonate sodium salts) / 93763-92-9
Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically reviewed; permitted under general cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Classified GHS05/Danger; causes serious eye damage; skin irritant โ€” requires careful formulation with co-surfactants

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Classified GHS05/Danger; causes serious eye damage; skin irritant โ€” requires careful formulation with co-surfactants The EU classifies Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate allowed in the EU?

Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85711-69-9 (sec-alkane sulfonate sodium salts) / 93763-92-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate?

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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