Sodium Laureth-12 Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM LAURETH-12 CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
61757-59-3 (generic sodium laureth carboxylate CAS)
Function
Cleansing surfactant — ether carboxylate with 12 mol EO average
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; falls under ether carboxylate surfactant family

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monitor 1,4-dioxane residuals from ethoxylation process — 12 EO units means significant ethoxylation. Require supplier COA with 1,4-dioxane testing per your protocols. PEG concerns for compromised skin barrier.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Laureth-12 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Monitor 1,4-dioxane residuals from ethoxylation process — 12 EO units means significant ethoxylation. Require supplier COA with 1,4-dioxane testing per your protocols. PEG concerns for compromised skin barrier. The EU classifies Sodium Laureth-12 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Laureth-12 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Laureth-12 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Laureth-12 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Laureth-12 Carboxylate functions as: Cleansing surfactant — ether carboxylate with 12 mol EO average. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61757-59-3 (generic sodium laureth carboxylate CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Laureth-12 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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