Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate

INCI: SODIUM HYDROGENATED COCOYL METHYL ISETHIONATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; related to isethionate family (parent SCI: 61789-32-0)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed sodium cocoyl isethionate as safe at ≤50% in rinse-off and ≤17% in leave-on

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

The "methyl" and "hydrogenated" modifications should not introduce new hazards vs. standard SCI; ensure 1,4-dioxane residuals are tested if ethoxylation is part of manufacture (unlikely for isethionates but verify with supplier COA)

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate safe in cosmetics?

The "methyl" and "hydrogenated" modifications should not introduce new hazards vs. standard SCI; ensure 1,4-dioxane residuals are tested if ethoxylation is part of manufacture (unlikely for isethionates but verify with supplier COA) The EU classifies Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; related to isethionate family (parent SCI: 61789-32-0).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate?

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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