Sodium Castorate

INCI: SODIUM CASTORATE

CAS Number
8013-06-7
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; sodium salt of castor oil fatty acids; CIR has reviewed alkali salts of fatty acids as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Plant-derived (castor oil); may contain trace ricinoleic acid; standard soap-grade irritation potential at high concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Castorate safe in cosmetics?

Plant-derived (castor oil); may contain trace ricinoleic acid; standard soap-grade irritation potential at high concentrations The EU classifies Sodium Castorate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Castorate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Castorate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Castorate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), surfactant (emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8013-06-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Castorate?

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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