SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE
Sodium etasulfate
SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.
Regulatory evidence by market
No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.
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Chemical identity and properties
Sodium 2-ethylhexyl sulfate
Sodium(2-ethylhexyl)alcohol sulfate is a clear, colorless, slightly viscous liquid. (NTP, 1992) — CAMEO Chemicals
- Molecular formula
- C8H18NaO4S
- Molecular weight
- 233.28 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 233.08234951 Da
- Topological polar surface area
- 72.0 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 1
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 4
- Covalent units
- 2
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
7 more reported names
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 205 to 219 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Density: 1.114 at 71.1 °F (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Flash Point: greater than 200 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: Sodium(2-ethylhexyl)alcohol sulfate is a clear, colorless, slightly viscous liquid. (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Physical Description: Liquid; Other Solid Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: Clear colorless liquid; [CAMEO] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Vapor Pressure: 22.5 mmHg at 77 °F (NTP, 1992) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Vapor Pressure: 22.5 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Carcinogen Classification: No indication of carcinogenicity to humans (not listed by IARC). Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
- First Aid: EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.; SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.; INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) shou Source: CAMEO Chemicals
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.6% (21 of 1321) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Danger Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H228 (15%): Flammable solid [Danger Flammable solids]; H315 (96.9%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]; H318 (90.8%): Causes serious eye damage [Danger Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H335 (10.5%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P240, P241, P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P332+P317, P362+P364, P370+P378, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1321 reports by companies from 20 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 21 of 1321 reports by companies.; There are 18 notifications provided by 1300 of 1321 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Consumer Uses: Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Viscosity modifiers; Emulsifier; Surfactant (surface active agent) Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Industry Uses: Surfactant (surface active agent); Emulsifier; Viscosity modifiers Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used as wetting agent for the mercerization of cotton and a surfactant in dishwashing detergents; [HSDB] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Uses: WETTING AGENT FOR THE MERCERIZATION OF COTTON; SURFACTANT IN DISHWASHING DETERGENT Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: ANIONIC DETERGENTS /TERGITOLS/ Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record
Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.
Inventory details for SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE
INCI name
SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE
INN name
sodium etasulfate
Description
Sodium etasulfate
Record provenance
- Inventory reference
- 37867
- Imported identity
- SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE
- Source update
- 15/10/2010
Annex records for SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE
Key data
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
- SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
- Enhancing the water solubility of another surfactant.
Official EU ingredient-name evidence
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How SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.
SODIUM ETHYLHEXYL SULFATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.
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