Is Sodium Deceth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Deceth Sulfate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Deceth Sulfate
INCI: SODIUM DECETH SULFATE
Sodium Deceth Sulfate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (varies by ethoxylation degree)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (varies by ethoxylation degree)
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Deceth Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Deceth Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Deceth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Deceth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Deceth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Deceth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (varies by ethoxylation degree).
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