Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate

INCI: SODIUM C14-18 OLEFIN SULFONATE

CAS Number
68439-57-6
Function
Cleansing, foaming, emulsifying, wetting, dispersing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Gamma-sultone impurity limits are critical: unsubstituted alkane sultones ≤10 ppm, chlorosultones ≤1 ppm, unsaturated sultones ≤0.1 ppm; avoid in children's products

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Gamma-sultone impurity limits are critical: unsubstituted alkane sultones ≤10 ppm, chlorosultones ≤1 ppm, unsaturated sultones ≤0.1 ppm; avoid in children's products The EU classifies Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate?

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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