Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) class concern — nonylphenol/dodecylphenol ethoxylates are under regulatory scrutiny in the EU for endocrine disruption; potential environmental persistence. Ethoxylation process introduces 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual risk — COA verification mandatory
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) class concern — nonylphenol/dodecylphenol ethoxylates are under regulatory scrutiny in the EU for endocrine disruption; potential environmental persistence. Ethoxylation process introduces 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual risk — COA verification mandatory The EU classifies Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, emulsifying (ethoxylated alkylphenol sulfate salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Dodoxynol-40 Sulfate?
not established 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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