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InventoryRef 3799115/10/2010

SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]-, sodium salt

SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12627-38-2

CAS 12627-38-2PubChem CID 23673702

Triton X-301

IUPAC name: sodium 2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethyl sulfate

Molecular formula: C16H25NaO5S
Molecular weight: 352.4 g/mol
Exact mass: 352.13203935 Da
Topological polar surface area: 84.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 5
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

RefChem:386762sodium;2-[4-(2,4,4-trimethylpentan-2-yl)phenoxy]ethyl sulfatePOE octylphenol sodium sulfonate salt

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID10155131

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Exact identifier match23673702

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Inventory details for SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE

INCI name

SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE

Description

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sulfo-.omega.-[4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]-, sodium salt

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 37991
Imported identity: SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

12627-38-2

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Restriction

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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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Records sharing a CAS or EC identity

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Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

SODIUM MYRETH SULFATECLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTI…

SODIUM MYRISTOYL ISETHIONATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

SODIUM MYRISTOYL SARCOSINATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

SODIUM OLEOAMPHOACETATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTI…

SODIUM OLEOAMPHOHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATECLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTA…

SODIUM OLEOAMPHOPROPIONATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTI…

SODIUM OLEOYL ISETHIONATEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 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 OCTOXYNOL-2 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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SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE 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.

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Source note for SODIUM OCTOXYNOL-2 SULFATE

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

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