Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM UNDECETH-5 CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
84647-78-9
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing (anionic PEG-ether carboxylate)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; covered under CIR alkyl PEG ether assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Standard ethoxylation impurity concerns (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide residues); ensure supplier COA confirms levels below EU/US thresholds

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Standard ethoxylation impurity concerns (1,4-dioxane, ethylene oxide residues); ensure supplier COA confirms levels below EU/US thresholds The EU classifies Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing (anionic PEG-ether carboxylate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84647-78-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Undeceth-5 Carboxylate?

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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