Is Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate
Also known as: EINECS 269-144-1, Paraffin, sulfochlorinated, saponified
INCI: SODIUM C9-22 ALKYL SEC SULFONATE
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate (CAS 68188-18-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), foaming agent, wetting agent. Reported NOAEL =140 mg/kg bw/day in Rabbit (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is classified GHS CMR hazard (H302, H315, H319, H361d, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), foaming agent, wetting agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
269-144-1
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific CIR monograph found; permitted under general cosmetic provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate.
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Toxicological Studies
2 study endpoints found for Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =140 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rabbit | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| NOAEL | =250 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | short-term | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10,000 - 100,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
2
Lowest NOAEL
140 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
250 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
EINECS 269-144-1
Paraffin, sulfochlorinated, saponified
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), foaming agent, wetting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68188-18-1.
What is the NOAEL for Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is =140 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rabbit. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate used outside cosmetics?
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate is classified GHS CMR hazard (H302, H315, H319, H361d, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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