Is Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate
INCI: SODIUM C16 OLEFIN SULFONATE
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate (CAS Not specifically assigned (falls under the AOS class CAS 68439-57-6)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant-emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (falls under the AOS class CAS 68439-57-6)
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Function
Surfactant-emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under CIR alpha-olefin sulfonate review — safe in rinse-off; safe ≤2% in leave-on (C16-18 chain range reviewed)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C16 Olefin Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant-emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (falls under the AOS class CAS 68439-57-6).
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