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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
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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