What function does SODIUM OLEYL SULFATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SODIUM OLEYL SULFATE carries the following function designation(s): CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING.

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SODIUM OLEYL SULFATE

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Sodium (Z)-octadec-9-enyl sulphate

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Inventory details for SODIUM OLEYL SULFATE

INCI name

SODIUM OLEYL SULFATE

Description

Sodium (Z)-octadec-9-enyl sulphate

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Key data

CAS

1847-55-8 / 16979-51-4

217-430-1 / 241-058-9

Restriction

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Function

CLEANSING FOAMING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

How SODIUM OLEYL SULFATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SODIUM OLEYL 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 OLEYL SULFATE is also tagged with 4 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 OLEYL 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 OLEYL SULFATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 1847-55-8 / 16979-51-4 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 OLEYL SULFATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for SODIUM OLEYL 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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