Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Same ethoxylation concerns: verify 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals; restricted to ≤5% in leave-on per CIR; not currently in active commercial use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Octoxynol-2 Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Same ethoxylation concerns: verify 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residuals; restricted to ≤5% in leave-on per CIR; not currently in active commercial use The EU classifies Sodium Octoxynol-2 Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Octoxynol-2 Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Octoxynol-2 Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Octoxynol-2 Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Octoxynol-2 Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (PEG-2 Octyl Phenyl Ether Sulfate, Sodium Salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Octoxynol-2 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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