Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential skin/eye irritant at high concentrations when used alone; formulators should combine with milder co-surfactants for skin tolerance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Potential skin/eye irritant at high concentrations when used alone; formulators should combine with milder co-surfactants for skin tolerance The EU classifies Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Myristyl Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52304-21-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Myristyl 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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