Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
pH-dependent behavior — nonionic when unneutralized, anionic when neutralized; 1,4-dioxane / EO residuals; free acid can be irritating at low pH
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trideceth-4 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
pH-dependent behavior — nonionic when unneutralized, anionic when neutralized; 1,4-dioxane / EO residuals; free acid can be irritating at low pH The EU classifies Trideceth-4 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Trideceth-4 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Trideceth-4 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trideceth-4 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Trideceth-4 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Anionic surfactant – cleansing; foaming; detergent (Nikkol ECT-3 trade name). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56388-96-6 (shared generic CAS with Trideceth-3 Carboxylic Acid in some registries).
What is the Margin of Safety for Trideceth-4 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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