Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Sodium Lignosulfonate

INCI: SODIUM LIGNOSULFONATE

CAS Number
8061-51-6
Function
Emulsifying; Dispersing agent; Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) for food, drug, and cosmetic applications

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Sodium Lignosulfonate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 2420 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

May cause mild eye and skin irritation at high concentrations ; primarily an industrial ingredient; ensure cosmetic-grade purity

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lignosulfonate safe in cosmetics?

May cause mild eye and skin irritation at high concentrations ; primarily an industrial ingredient; ensure cosmetic-grade purity The EU classifies Sodium Lignosulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Sodium Lignosulfonate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Lignosulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Lignosulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Lignosulfonate functions as: Emulsifying; Dispersing agent; Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8061-51-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lignosulfonate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Sodium Lignosulfonate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Sodium Lignosulfonate is 2420 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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