Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium etasulfate
What does it do?
Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate?
Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium etasulfate
Is Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Ethylhexyl Sulfate is 126-92-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010