Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
Safe, well-established anionic surfactant assessed by CIR in 1983 and reaffirmed in 2005 for rinse-off cosmetic use. Primary concern is concentration-dependent irritation: non-irritating below 1%, moderate to strong irritant above 10%. Milder ammonium salt form preferred over sodium lauryl sulfate for sensitive-skin formulations. EU permits up to 16% per SCCS guidance; limit to 1% or less in leave-on or prolonged-contact products. Not a sensitizer, not carcinogenic, and not phototoxic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Safe, well-established anionic surfactant assessed by CIR in 1983 and reaffirmed in 2005 for rinse-off cosmetic use. Primary concern is concentration-dependent irritation: non-irritating below 1%, moderate to strong irritant above 10%. Milder ammonium salt form preferred over sodium lauryl sulfate for sensitive-skin formulations. EU permits up to 16% per SCCS guidance; limit to 1% or less in leave-on or prolonged-contact products. Not a sensitizer, not carcinogenic, and not phototoxic. The EU classifies Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 16%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing, Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2235-54-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate?
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.
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