Is Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate
INCI: SODIUM HEXYLDIPHENYL ETHER SULFONATE
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate (CAS 147732-60-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (hydrotrope, coupling agent, solubilizer). NOAEL 25 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against 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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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate is classified GHS Danger (H318, H319, H411) 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 (hydrotrope, coupling agent, solubilizer)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
429-650-7
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 Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
Harmful / IrritantEnvironmental Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Eye Irrit. 2; Aquatic Chronic 2
Hazard Statements
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant (hydrotrope, coupling agent, solubilizer). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 147732-60-3.
Is Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate used outside cosmetics?
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether 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 Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Sodium Hexyldiphenyl Ether Sulfonate is classified GHS Danger (H318, H319, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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