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SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE

Sodium 1-methyl 2-sulphonatododecanoate

SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE 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

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 4016-21-1
CAS 4016-21-1PubChem CID 87064044

Methyl alpha-sulfolaurate sodium salt

Molecular formula
C13H26NaO5S
Molecular weight
317.40 g/mol
Exact mass
317.13986438 Da
Topological polar surface area
89.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
5
Covalent units
2
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

RefChem:1089540Sodium 1-methyl 2-sulphonatododecanoateSodium Methyl-2-SulfolaurateQJNQZLCZCZEFAW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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 METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE

INCI name

SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE

Description

Sodium 1-methyl 2-sulphonatododecanoate

Record provenance

Inventory reference
37960
Imported identity
SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
FOAMING
Trapping numerous small bubbles of air or other gas within a small volume of liquid by modifying the surface tension of the liquid.
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).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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How SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE 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 METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE 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.

Frequently asked questions

SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 4016-21-1 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM METHYL 2-SULFOLAURATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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