Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL DEXTRAN SULFATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Dextran sulfate has known anticoagulant properties at systemic levels — not a concern at cosmetic topical use levels but worth noting for regulatory documentation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Dextran sulfate has known anticoagulant properties at systemic levels — not a concern at cosmetic topical use levels but worth noting for regulatory documentation The EU classifies Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate?

not established 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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