Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Do not formulate – strongly alkaline; corrosive to skin and mucous membranes; liberates free phenol in aqueous solution; phenol is explicitly banned under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II; acute systemic toxicity risk through dermal absorption
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Phenoxide safe in cosmetics?
Do not formulate – strongly alkaline; corrosive to skin and mucous membranes; liberates free phenol in aqueous solution; phenol is explicitly banned under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II; acute systemic toxicity risk through dermal absorption The EU classifies Sodium Phenoxide as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Sodium Phenoxide allowed in the EU?
Sodium Phenoxide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Phenoxide do in cosmetics?
Sodium Phenoxide functions as: Not a standard cosmetic ingredient; chemical intermediate / pH adjuster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 139-02-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Phenoxide?
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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