Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-established surfactant with excellent safety profile; potential for mild irritation at very high concentrations in leave-on products
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Well-established surfactant with excellent safety profile; potential for mild irritation at very high concentrations in leave-on products The EU classifies Ammonium Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Ammonium Stearate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Stearate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Stearate functions as: Cleansing, surfactant, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1002-89-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Stearate?
not established 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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