Is Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate
INCI: SODIUM C14-18 OLEFIN SULFONATE
Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate (CAS 68439-57-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, wetting, dispersing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, wetting, dispersing
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-reviewed — approved as indirect food additive (adhesives, emulsifiers); CIR: safe in rinse-off products; safe ≤2% in leave-on products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, wetting, dispersing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68439-57-6.
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