Sodium Trichloroacetate

INCI: SODIUM TRICHLOROACETATE

CAS Number
61757-59-3 (linear) and/or 68891-17-8 (branched)
Function
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Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; ether carboxylate surfactants are well-established

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Standard PEG/ethoxylate considerations: potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process; must verify residual levels <10 ppm

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Trichloroacetate safe in cosmetics?

Standard PEG/ethoxylate considerations: potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from ethoxylation process; must verify residual levels <10 ppm The EU classifies Sodium Trichloroacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Trichloroacetate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Trichloroacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Trichloroacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Trichloroacetate functions as: :--. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61757-59-3 (linear) and/or 68891-17-8 (branched).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Trichloroacetate?

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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