Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation — must be vacuum-stripped to ≤10 ppm (NY DEC) or ideally ≤1 ppm . Can be drying/irritating in concentrated rinse-off products. Ensure EO residuals are controlled
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Oleth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation — must be vacuum-stripped to ≤10 ppm (NY DEC) or ideally ≤1 ppm . Can be drying/irritating in concentrated rinse-off products. Ensure EO residuals are controlled The EU classifies Sodium Oleth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Oleth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Oleth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Oleth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Oleth Sulfate functions as: Surfactant—cleansing agent; surfactant—emulsifying agent; foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27233-34-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oleth Sulfate?
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.
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