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Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine

INCI: CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixture); component hydroxysultaines have various CAS numbers
Function
Surfactant (amphoteric), foam booster, conditioning agent, viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; hydroxysultaines are established amphoteric surfactants in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Established amphoteric surfactant with adequate safety profile; recommend confirming CIR status for specific chain-length combination.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine safe in cosmetics?

Established amphoteric surfactant with adequate safety profile; recommend confirming CIR status for specific chain-length combination. The EU classifies Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine allowed in the EU?

Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetics?

Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine functions as: Surfactant (amphoteric), foam booster, conditioning agent, viscosity modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (mixture); component hydroxysultaines have various CAS numbers.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine?

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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