Ammonium Myreth Sulfate

INCI: AMMONIUM MYRETH SULFATE

CAS Number
27731-61-9
Function
Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel concluded Ammonium Myreth Sulfate is safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

1,4-dioxane trace potential from ethoxylation. Irritation possible at high concentrations; CIR stipulates formulation to be non-irritating.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Myreth Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

1,4-dioxane trace potential from ethoxylation. Irritation possible at high concentrations; CIR stipulates formulation to be non-irritating. The EU classifies Ammonium Myreth Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ammonium Myreth Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Myreth Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Myreth Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Myreth Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27731-61-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Myreth 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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