Is Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate
INCI: SODIUM C12-15 PARETH SULFATE (UPDATED: SODIUM C12-15 ALKETH SULFATE)
Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate (CAS 91648-56-5 (also listed: 125301-92-0)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, surfactant – cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR has assessed alkyl ether sulfates as a group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91648-56-5 (also listed: 125301-92-0).
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