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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

SCI

Safety Notes

Mild anionic surfactant; skin-conditioning properties; excellent lather; used in solid format cleansers; mild conditioning after-feel versus SLS/SLES

Function & Common Use

Function

Surfactant (Anionic) / Cleansing

Category

Surfactant

Common In

Solid cleansing bars cream cleansers

Origin

Vegetable (coconut)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Format restriction: Rinse-off

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate safe to use in skincare?

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Mild anionic surfactant; skin-conditioning properties; excellent lather; used in solid format cleansers; mild conditioning after-feel versus SLS/SLES

Is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate allowed in India?

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate used for in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate functions as: Surfactant (Anionic) / Cleansing. It is commonly found in: Solid cleansing bars cream cleansers.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS61789-32-0
EC263-052-5

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