Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Extremely limited specific safety data — possibly the least-studied variant in this list. Highest ethoxylation among the carboxylates listed = highest 1,4-dioxane residual concern. Treat as requiring full supplier documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laureth-17 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Extremely limited specific safety data — possibly the least-studied variant in this list. Highest ethoxylation among the carboxylates listed = highest 1,4-dioxane residual concern. Treat as requiring full supplier documentation. The EU classifies Sodium Laureth-17 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Laureth-17 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laureth-17 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laureth-17 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-17 Carboxylate functions as: Cleansing surfactant — ether carboxylate with 17 mol EO average. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61757-59-3 (generic sodium laureth carboxylate CAS; 17 EO variant).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Laureth-17 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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