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InventoryRef 7917715/10/2010

SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE

Sulfuric acid, mono-C8-10-alkyl esters, sodium salts

SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL 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

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 85338-42-7
CAS 85338-42-7PubChem CID 129681407

Sodium C8-10 alkyl sulfate

IUPAC name
disodium;decyl sulfate;octyl sulfate
Molecular formula
C18H38Na2O8S2
Molecular weight
492.6 g/mol
Exact mass
492.18034908 Da
Topological polar surface area
150.0 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
8
Covalent units
4
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

EINECS 286-718-7STT9156BAKRefChem:887376EMPICOL LB 40SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE [INCI]286-718-7UNII-STT9156BAK

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 C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE

INCI name

SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE

Description

Sulfuric acid, mono-C8-10-alkyl esters, sodium salts

Record provenance

Inventory reference
79177
Imported identity
SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
CLEANSING
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
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 - FOAM BOOSTING
Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilizing foams in general.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL 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 C8-10 ALKYL 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.

Frequently asked questions

SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL 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.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 85338-42-7 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 C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

Use this inventory page to research SODIUM C8-10 ALKYL SULFATE and compare linked records, but verify restrictions and legal status against the current official source text and law before making regulatory decisions.

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