Sodium Myreth Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM MYRETH SULFATE

CAS Number
25446-80-4
Function
Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process — must test and strip; GHS: H315 (skin irritation), H318 (serious eye damage) at neat/concentrated form

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Myreth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process — must test and strip; GHS: H315 (skin irritation), H318 (serious eye damage) at neat/concentrated form The EU classifies Sodium Myreth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Myreth Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Myreth Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Myreth Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25446-80-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Myreth 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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