Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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
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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