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Surfactant

SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-6 SULFATE

CAS 12627-38-2
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An alkylphenol ether sulfate (Triton X-type) surfactant. Strong cleanser, but the octylphenol backbone breaks down to known endocrine disruptors flagged under REACH; largely phased out in EU cosmetics.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing and emulsifying action
  • Effective at low concentrations

Known concerns

  • Octylphenol breakdown products are endocrine disruptors
  • EU SVHC concerns under REACH
  • Not biodegradable; aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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