Is Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate
INCI: SODIUM LAURETH-13 CARBOXYLATE
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate (CAS 32612-48-9 (general SLES CAS covers all EO variants)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
32612-48-9 (general SLES CAS covers all EO variants)
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Function
Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; FDA considers safe for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing, emulsifying, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 32612-48-9 (general SLES CAS covers all EO variants).
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