Is Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate
INCI: SODIUM CAPRYLETH-2 CARBOXYLATE
Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate (CAS Not individually assigned (part of alkyl ether carboxylate family; related CAS for laureth analogues: 33939-64-9)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying (ether carboxylate, crypto-anionic). 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 (part of alkyl ether carboxylate family; related CAS for laureth analogues: 33939-64-9)
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying (ether carboxylate, crypto-anionic)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; limited CIR data (assessed under broader alkyl ether carboxylate group)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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