Is Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate
INCI: ARGININE PEG-4 COCAMIDE SULFATE
Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate (CAS Not publicly assigned as a single CAS) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, Cleansing, Foaming Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, Cleansing, Foaming Agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: PEG cocamide sulfates reviewed as a class — safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Arginine PEG-4 Cocamide Sulfate functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing, Foaming Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned as a single CAS.
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