Is Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate
INCI: SODIUM LAURETH-4 CARBOXYLATE
Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate (CAS 33939-64-9 / 38975-04-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, foaming, surfactant (ether carboxylate / crypto-anionic). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant (ether carboxylate / crypto-anionic)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; permitted in cosmetics under FDCA; no specific monograph
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant (ether carboxylate / crypto-anionic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 33939-64-9 / 38975-04-1.
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