Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal concerns; considered a mild surfactant alternative to sulfate-based cleansers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Minimal concerns; considered a mild surfactant alternative to sulfate-based cleansers The EU classifies Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (ether carboxylate series).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate?
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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