Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Particles in powder form are not respirable (would not enter lungs to appreciable amount) . OSHA HCS classifies the raw material as hazardous for handling purposes (standard for surfactant powders) . Well-tolerated at typical cosmetic use levels
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) safe in cosmetics?
Particles in powder form are not respirable (would not enter lungs to appreciable amount) . OSHA HCS classifies the raw material as hazardous for handling purposes (standard for surfactant powders) . Well-tolerated at typical cosmetic use levels The EU classifies Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) allowed in the EU?
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) do in cosmetics?
Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent — widely used as primary surfactant in syndet bars and gentle cleansers. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42926-19-2 (also referenced: 7381-01-3 for alternate forms).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI)?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate (SLI) in your formulation.