Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid

INCI: TRIDECETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS Number
56388-96-6
Function
Anionic surfactant – cleansing; foaming agent; fragrance functional ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction; covered under general cosmetic ingredient regulation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane / EO residuals; pH-dependent behavior (nonionic when unneutralized, anionic when neutralized with alkali)

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane / EO residuals; pH-dependent behavior (nonionic when unneutralized, anionic when neutralized with alkali) The EU classifies Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?

Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?

Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Anionic surfactant – cleansing; foaming agent; fragrance functional ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56388-96-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid?

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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