Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM LAURETH-7 SULFATE

CAS Number
9004-82-4 (generic SLES polymer CAS)
Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; falls under CIR SLES safety assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual monitoring; standard for all ethoxylated ingredients

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual monitoring; standard for all ethoxylated ingredients The EU classifies Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-82-4 (generic SLES polymer CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate?

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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