What is the NOAEL for Sodium dodecanoate?
Sodium dodecanoate has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is K146MR5EXO UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium dodecanoate
Also known as: Dodecanoic acid, sodium salt, Caswell No. 778A, EINECS 211-082-4, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079026, Lauran sodny (+1 more)
CAS 629-25-4
Sodium dodecanoate (CAS 629-25-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Sodium dodecanoate is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
11 fields
Name
Sodium dodecanoate
CAS Number
629-25-4
DTXSID
DTXSID9044453
Molecular Formula
C12H24O2.Na
InChI Key
BTURAGWYSMTVOW-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Synonyms
Dodecanoic acid, sodium saltCaswell No. 778AEINECS 211-082-4EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079026Lauran sodnyUNII-K146MR5EXO
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
31 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)EmulsifierCleaning agentProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedAnti-caking agentLubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
4 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| children; Europe; Personal care | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K146MR5EXO | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| K146MR5EXO | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| K146MR5EXO | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| K146MR5EXO | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
SODIUM DODECANOATE
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulatory lists include Sodium dodecanoate?
Sodium dodecanoate appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including SCIL (9/2019), inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, children; Europe; Personal care, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Sodium dodecanoate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Sodium dodecanoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Sodium Laurate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Sodium dodecanoate come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Sodium dodecanoate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Sodium dodecanoate is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319, H335) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Sodium dodecanoate used outside industrial chemicals?
Sodium dodecanoate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.