Is Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate
INCI: SODIUM COCOYL METHYL ISETHIONATE
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate (CAS Related to Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 61789-32-0 (methyl variant may not have unique CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant-cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Related to Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 61789-32-0 (methyl variant may not have unique CAS)
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Function
Surfactant-cleansing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR concluded isethionate salts safe at up to 50% in rinse-off and 17% in leave-on products
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate functions as: Surfactant-cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 61789-32-0 (methyl variant may not have unique CAS).
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