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Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
AKA “RefChem:183835, SODIUM CETEARYL SULPHATE, DTXCID40130416, Sodium hexadecyl sulfate (1:1) mixt. with sodium octadecyl sulfate (1:1), 59186-41-3, 7ZBS06BH4B, DTXSID90207925, Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate, Sulfuric acid, monooctadecyl ester, sodium salt, mixt. with sodium hexadecyl sulfate”
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium cetearyl sulfate
AKA: RefChem:183835, SODIUM CETEARYL SULPHATE, DTXCID40130416, Sodium hexadecyl sulfate (1:1) mixt. with sodium octadecyl sulfate (1:1), 59186-41-3, 7ZBS06BH4B, DTXSID90207925, Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate, Sulfuric acid, Monooctadecyl ester, Sodium salt, Mixt. with sodium hexadecyl sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Sulfuric acid, mixed cetyl and stearyl esters, sodium salts
Formula
C34H70Na2O8S2
Mol. Weight
717.00
CAS #
59186-41-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Moisturizing
Strengthens Barrier
Antimicrobial
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century from cetyl and stearyl alcohols (derived from whale oil or plant sources). Created as a cleansing agent for modern shampoos and body washes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
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Effects of Sodium Salts of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives on Skin Permeation of Cromolyn Sodium.
Akinbote OE, Verana G, Dandekar AA, Tijani AO, Mishra D et al.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2023
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate and Related Alkyl Sulfates Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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SODIUM SALT
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
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Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
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Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
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Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Final report on the safety assessment of sodium cetearyl sulfate and related alkyl sulfates as used in cosmetics.
Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2010
→
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR