Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Anionic surfactant — must be formulated to appropriate concentration to avoid skin stripping; 1,4-dioxane contamination potential from ethoxylation process (standard concern for all ethoxylated surfactants); requires EO residual testing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zinc Coceth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Anionic surfactant — must be formulated to appropriate concentration to avoid skin stripping; 1,4-dioxane contamination potential from ethoxylation process (standard concern for all ethoxylated surfactants); requires EO residual testing The EU classifies Zinc Coceth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Zinc Coceth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Zinc Coceth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zinc Coceth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Zinc Coceth Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying, surfactant–cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Zinc Coceth Sulfate?
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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