Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane testing required as ethoxylation byproduct; NY limit 2 ppm, CA flagged. Eye irritation potential. Formulate with co-surfactants or amphoteric agents to reduce irritation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane testing required as ethoxylation byproduct; NY limit 2 ppm, CA flagged. Eye irritation potential. Formulate with co-surfactants or amphoteric agents to reduce irritation. The EU classifies Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32612-48-9 (general SLES CAS covers all EO variants).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate?
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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