Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate
INCI: SODIUM C9-22 ALKYL SEC SULFONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified as irritating (skin, eye, respiratory). Solid form is flammable. Primarily an industrial surfactant with cosmetic crossover. Hygroscopic. Products of combustion include CO/CO₂. Best suited for rinse-off formulations only
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Classified as irritating (skin, eye, respiratory). Solid form is flammable. Primarily an industrial surfactant with cosmetic crossover. Hygroscopic. Products of combustion include CO/CO₂. Best suited for rinse-off formulations only The EU classifies Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), foaming agent, wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68188-18-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec 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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