Sodium Decyl Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM DECYL SULFATE

CAS Number
142-87-0
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; listed as indirect food additive (21 CFR 175.105, 177.1210)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H332: Harmful if inhaled

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Decyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H332: Harmful if inhaled The EU classifies Sodium Decyl Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Decyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Decyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Decyl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142-87-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Decyl 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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