Is Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine
INCI: CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine (CAS Not individually assigned (mixture); component hydroxysultaines have various CAS numbers) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (amphoteric), foam booster, conditioning agent, viscosity modifier. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixture); component hydroxysultaines have various CAS numbers
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Function
Surfactant (amphoteric), foam booster, conditioning agent, viscosity modifier
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; hydroxysultaines are established amphoteric surfactants in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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