Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Non-ethoxylated, so no 1,4-dioxane risk — but more potentially irritating/degreasing than ethoxylated versions. Use concentration and rinse-off vs. leave-on application matters significantly
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Oleyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Non-ethoxylated, so no 1,4-dioxane risk — but more potentially irritating/degreasing than ethoxylated versions. Use concentration and rinse-off vs. leave-on application matters significantly The EU classifies Sodium Oleyl Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Oleyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Oleyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Oleyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Oleyl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant—cleansing; surfactant—emulsifying; foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned in CosIng listing.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oleyl 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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