Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL METHYL ISETHIONATE

CAS Number
Related to Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 61789-32-0 (methyl variant may not have unique CAS)
Function
Surfactant-cleansing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded isethionate salts safe at up to 50% in rinse-off and 17% in leave-on products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

None significant โ€” biodegradable, non-comedogenic; one of the mildest anionic surfactants available commercially

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate safe in cosmetics?

None significant โ€” biodegradable, non-comedogenic; one of the mildest anionic surfactants available commercially The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate functions as: Surfactant-cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 61789-32-0 (methyl variant may not have unique CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate?

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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