Sodium Coco/Hydrogenated Tallow Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM COCO/HYDROGENATED TALLOW SULFATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (complex mixture of coco + hydrogenated tallow alcohol sulfates)
Function
Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR Panel concluded alkyl sulfates safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived component (hydrogenated tallow) — not suitable for vegan/COSMOS-certified products; standard sulfate irritation potential at high concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Coco/Hydrogenated Tallow Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived component (hydrogenated tallow) — not suitable for vegan/COSMOS-certified products; standard sulfate irritation potential at high concentrations The EU classifies Sodium Coco/Hydrogenated Tallow Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Coco/Hydrogenated Tallow Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Coco/Hydrogenated Tallow Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Coco/Hydrogenated Tallow Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (complex mixture of coco + hydrogenated tallow alcohol sulfates).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Coco/Hydrogenated Tallow 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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