Sodium Coceth-30 Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM COCETH-30 SULFATE

CAS Number
68891-38-3 (same class, higher ethoxylation degree — 30 moles EO)
Function
Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying — highly ethoxylated variant for enhanced water solubility and mildness
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-Dioxane contamination — same concern as all ethoxylated ingredients; 30 moles EO means higher ethoxylation = potentially higher dioxane generation during manufacturing; rigorous testing mandatory; NY DEC / CA compliance required

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Coceth-30 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-Dioxane contamination — same concern as all ethoxylated ingredients; 30 moles EO means higher ethoxylation = potentially higher dioxane generation during manufacturing; rigorous testing mandatory; NY DEC / CA compliance required The EU classifies Sodium Coceth-30 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Coceth-30 Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Coceth-30 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Coceth-30 Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Coceth-30 Sulfate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying — highly ethoxylated variant for enhanced water solubility and mildness. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68891-38-3 (same class, higher ethoxylation degree — 30 moles EO).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Coceth-30 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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