Is Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate
INCI: SODIUM C16-18 OLEFIN SULFONATE
Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate (CAS 68439-57-6 (sodium C14-18 olefin sulfonate group)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
68439-57-6 (sodium C14-18 olefin sulfonate group)
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Function
Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed: safe in rinse-off products; safe ≤2% in leave-on products. Also FDA-approved as indirect food additive
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
surfactant
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate functions as: Anionic surfactant, cleansing agent, foaming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68439-57-6 (sodium C14-18 olefin sulfonate group).
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