Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Capryl Sultaine

INCI: CAPRYL SULTAINE

CAS Number
15163-36-7
Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate – CIR reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 100 mg/kg/day (not specified)

support the safety of other members of the group. The Panel concluded that these alkyl sultaines are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords Cosmetics, Safety, Capryl Sultaine, Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Hydroxysul

cir
Verdict: safe
NOAEL: 300 mg/kg/day (not specified)

support the safety of other members of the group. The Panel concluded that these alkyl sultaines are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment. Keywords Cosmetics, Safety, Capryl Sultaine, Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Hydroxysul

Expert Verdict

Eye irritation potential at high concentrations; formulate for non-irritation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Capryl Sultaine safe in cosmetics?

Eye irritation potential at high concentrations; formulate for non-irritation The EU classifies Capryl Sultaine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Capryl Sultaine allowed in the EU?

Capryl Sultaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Capryl Sultaine do in cosmetics?

Capryl Sultaine functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15163-36-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Capryl Sultaine?

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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