Is Sodium Dextran Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Dextran Sulfate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Also known as: Dextran sodium sulfate, Dextran sulfate sodium salt, Dextran, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt, Dextran sulfuric acid ester sodium salt, Dextransulfate sodium sulfur (+11 more)
INCI: SODIUM DEXTRAN SULFATE
Sodium Dextran Sulfate (CAS 9011-18-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity Controlling, Gelling Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Viscosity Controlling, Gelling Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; also used as pharmaceutical excipient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Dextran Sulfate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Dispersing agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Dextran Sulfate.
Known Synonyms
Dextran sodium sulfate
Dextran sulfate sodium salt
Dextran, hydrogen sulfate, sodium salt
Dextran sulfuric acid ester sodium salt
Dextransulfate sodium sulfur
Dextrarine
Dexulate
Asuro
MDS
MDS (polysaccharide)
Dexnon
MDS-Kowa A
Colyonal
Dextralip 15
EC No.: 618-471-1
618-471-1
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Dispersing agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Dextran Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Dextran Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Dextran Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Dextran Sulfate functions as: Viscosity Controlling, Gelling Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9011-18-1.
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