Sodium Dextran Sulfate

Sodium Dextran Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a gel forming, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 26 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM DEXTRAN SULFATE
FunctionGEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number9011-18-1
Prevalence26 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Eye Moisturizers 38.5%General Moisturizers 15.4%Serums 11.5%Body Treatments 3.8%Day Moisturizers 3.8%Essences 3.8%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Dextran Sulfate do in skincare?
Sodium Dextran Sulfate functions as a gel forming, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Dextran Sulfate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Dextran Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye moisturizers (38.5% of its uses).

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