Is Sodium Babassu Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Babassu Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Babassu Sulfate
INCI: SODIUM BABASSU SULFATE
Sodium Babassu Sulfate (CAS Not separately assigned; often covered under Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate blends) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying (sulfated babassu-derived. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not separately assigned; often covered under Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate blends
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying (sulfated babassu-derived fatty alcohol)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Babassu Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Babassu Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Babassu Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Babassu Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Babassu Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Babassu Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying (sulfated babassu-derived fatty alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned; often covered under Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate blends.
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