Sodium Coco Sulfoacetate

INCI: SODIUM COCO SULFOACETATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned in CosIng
Function
Surfactant, cleansing agent — anionic sulfoacetate surfactant from coconut; similar to but distinct from sodium cocoyl isethionate
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited CIR data — no dedicated safety assessment identified; structurally distinct from ethoxylated sulfates so 1,4-dioxane is NOT a concern; verify supplier CoA for heavy metals and residual solvents

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Coco Sulfoacetate safe in cosmetics?

Limited CIR data — no dedicated safety assessment identified; structurally distinct from ethoxylated sulfates so 1,4-dioxane is NOT a concern; verify supplier CoA for heavy metals and residual solvents The EU classifies Sodium Coco Sulfoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Coco Sulfoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Coco Sulfoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Coco Sulfoacetate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent — anionic sulfoacetate surfactant from coconut; similar to but distinct from sodium cocoyl isethionate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Coco Sulfoacetate?

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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