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SODIUM BABASSU SULFATE.

Insufficient Data / CLEANSING

Sodium Babassu Sulfate is an anionic surfactant derived from the alcohols of babassu oil. It primarily functions as a cleansing agent, reducing surface tension to facilitate the mixing of oil and water, and is known to enhance foam generation in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Surfactant Cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

As an anionic surfactant, Sodium Babassu Sulfate originates from the alcohols found in Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil. Its primary action involves reducing the surface tension of liquids, which facilitates the emulsification of oil and water, making it effective for cleansing applications on skin, hair, and teeth. Furthermore, it contributes to foam production and aids in the dispersion of various ingredients within cosmetic formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

While specific pH stability data for Sodium Babassu Sulfate itself is not detailed, cosmetic emulsions incorporating babassu nut oil have demonstrated stability within pH ranges compatible with human skin, specifically 4.686 ± 0.02 to 5.136 ± 0.06 and 5.5 to 6.1.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Insufficient data
Sensitization risk Unknown

Direct safety assessments by CIR, SCCS, or FDA for 'SODIUM BABASSU SULFATE' are not explicitly available in current research. For context, 'Sodium Sulfate' (an inorganic salt distinct from this surfactant) was deemed safe by CIR for rinse-off products and up to 1% in leave-on formulations, provided it is non-irritating. However, 'Sodium Coco-Sulfate', a chemically similar surfactant, is classified as a human irritant by CIR/ECHA, though EWG rates it with low concern for broader toxicities. The designation of 'Sodium Coco/Babassu Sulfate' as 'Irritant Free' by SkinSAFE criteria pertains to a general 'free-from' list and does not constitute a direct safety evaluation of Sodium Babassu Sulfate.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

Sodium Babassu Sulfate is a functional cleansing surfactant; however, comprehensive safety and efficacy data for this specific ingredient remain limited, warranting careful formulation consideration.

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