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Sodium Sorbate

INCI: SODIUM SORBATE

CAS Number
7757-81-5
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 0.6%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) as food additive; permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Sodium Sorbate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Special Toxicology Study COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Minimal โ€” mild, well-tolerated preservative; weak antimicrobial efficacy compared to potassium sorbate may require boosting

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

preservative fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Sorbate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal โ€” mild, well-tolerated preservative; weak antimicrobial efficacy compared to potassium sorbate may require boosting The EU classifies Sodium Sorbate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Sodium Sorbate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Sorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.6%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Sorbate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Sorbate functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7757-81-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Sorbate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Sodium Sorbate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Sodium Sorbate is 1200 mg/kg bw/day based on a Special Toxicology Study study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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