Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

INCI: ERUCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

CAS Number
164118-71-2
Function
Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed as prohibited/restricted under 21 CFR 700; CIR-linked ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential impurity: residual amidoamine (check for DMAPA contamination); very mild surfactant profile; suitable for sensitive-skin formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine safe in cosmetics?

Potential impurity: residual amidoamine (check for DMAPA contamination); very mild surfactant profile; suitable for sensitive-skin formulations The EU classifies Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetics?

Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 164118-71-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Erucamidopropyl 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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