Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane contamination — ethoxylated ingredient; must test for 1,4-dioxane residuals (NY limit: 2 ppm rinse-off, 10 ppm as manufactured); ensure supplier provides dioxane-stripped material; also monitor ethylene oxide residuals
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Coceth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane contamination — ethoxylated ingredient; must test for 1,4-dioxane residuals (NY limit: 2 ppm rinse-off, 10 ppm as manufactured); ensure supplier provides dioxane-stripped material; also monitor ethylene oxide residuals The EU classifies Sodium Coceth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Coceth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Coceth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Coceth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Coceth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent, emulsifier — ethoxylated alkyl ether sulfate from coconut. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68891-38-3 (generic ethoxylated coco sulfate class).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Coceth Sulfate?
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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