Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for 1,4-dioxane residuals (NY limit: 2 ppm rinse-off / 10 ppm leave-on; CA Prop 65 threshold). Ensure ethylene oxide residuals are below specification
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Hexeth-4 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient — must test for 1,4-dioxane residuals (NY limit: 2 ppm rinse-off / 10 ppm leave-on; CA Prop 65 threshold). Ensure ethylene oxide residuals are below specification The EU classifies Sodium Hexeth-4 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Hexeth-4 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Hexeth-4 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Hexeth-4 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Hexeth-4 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying, Hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103819-47-4 (hexeth-4 carboxylic acid sodium salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Hexeth-4 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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