Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
3 study endpoints found for Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >=2 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=2 other | oral | - | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a mild, amino acid-derived surfactant with a favorable CIR safety assessment; it is safe for rinse-off and leave-on use (up to 5%) but must not be co-formulated with nitrosating agents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a mild, amino acid-derived surfactant with a favorable CIR safety assessment; it is safe for rinse-off and leave-on use (up to 5%) but must not be co-formulated with nitrosating agents. The EU classifies Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing, foaming, antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68003-46-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
What is the NOAEL for Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is >=2 other based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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