Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM CAPRYLETH-2 CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (part of alkyl ether carboxylate family; related CAS for laureth analogues: 33939-64-9)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying (ether carboxylate, crypto-anionic)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; limited CIR data (assessed under broader alkyl ether carboxylate group)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Ethoxylated ingredient — must verify 1,4-dioxane residual levels (<10 ppm for EU/CA/NY compliance). Low EO count (2 mol) reduces but does not eliminate risk. Require CoA with 1,4-dioxane testing from supplier

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Ethoxylated ingredient — must verify 1,4-dioxane residual levels (<10 ppm for EU/CA/NY compliance). Low EO count (2 mol) reduces but does not eliminate risk. Require CoA with 1,4-dioxane testing from supplier The EU classifies Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying (ether carboxylate, crypto-anionic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (part of alkyl ether carboxylate family; related CAS for laureth analogues: 33939-64-9).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate?

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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