Is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
INCI: AMMONIUM LAURYL SULFOSUCCINATE
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate (CAS 6140-09-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, foaming, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: safe in present practices of use (grouped with sulfosuccinate surfactants)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6140-09-4.
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