Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate
INCI: SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 ETHANE SULFONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient – verify 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals meet limits (<10 ppm 1,4-dioxane recommended); declining use in cosmetics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient – verify 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals meet limits (<10 ppm 1,4-dioxane recommended); declining use in cosmetics The EU classifies Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55837-16-6 (also 2917-94-4, 67923-87-9).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate?
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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