Is Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate
INCI: SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE
Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate (CAS Not individually assigned; falls under alkyl sulfate group (related CAS: 68955-19-1 for mixed C8-14 range)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; falls under alkyl sulfate group (related CAS: 68955-19-1 for mixed C8-14 range)
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Function
Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Covered under CIR alkyl sulfates safety assessment — safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C8-10 Alkyl Sulfate functions as: Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; falls under alkyl sulfate group (related CAS: 68955-19-1 for mixed C8-14 range).
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