Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM COCO/BABASSU SULFATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned — blend of sodium coco sulfate (97375-27-4) and sodium babassuate sulfate
Function
Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming — alkyl sulfate blend from coconut and babassu oil fatty alcohols
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed sodium coco sulfate and concluded safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not ethoxylated = no 1,4-dioxane concern; potential for skin irritation at high concentrations (>15% active); CIR recommends use in rinse-off formulations; babassu component adds lauric-rich fatty acid profile (C12-dominant, similar to coconut)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Not ethoxylated = no 1,4-dioxane concern; potential for skin irritation at high concentrations (>15% active); CIR recommends use in rinse-off formulations; babassu component adds lauric-rich fatty acid profile (C12-dominant, similar to coconut) The EU classifies Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming — alkyl sulfate blend from coconut and babassu oil fatty alcohols. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned — blend of sodium coco sulfate (97375-27-4) and sodium babassuate sulfate.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Coco/Babassu 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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