Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CAS Number: 61789-32-0
Sources of exposure:
Description:
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a surfactant used as a cleaning and foaming agent in personal care products. It is an ethoxylated chemical, and the manufacturing process may result in contamination with the carcinogen 1,4-dioxane.
Health concerns:
Irritant
May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.
Ecotoxicity
May be toxic to ecosystems and wildlife.
Contaminants:
- 1
- 4-dioxane