Good Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Lauramine Oxide

INCI: LAURAMINE OXIDE

CAS Number
1643-20-5
Function
Cleansing, emulsifying, foam boosting, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR prohibition; CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in rinse-off products; leave-on products limited to โ‰ค3.7%

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
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).

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Verdict: unknown

Expert Verdict

Mild skin and eye irritant at concentrations above use limits; CIR restricts leave-on to โ‰ค3.7%; not clastogenic or mutagenic per CIR review.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauramine Oxide safe in cosmetics?

Mild skin and eye irritant at concentrations above use limits; CIR restricts leave-on to โ‰ค3.7%; not clastogenic or mutagenic per CIR review. The EU classifies Lauramine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Lauramine Oxide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauramine Oxide do in cosmetics?

Lauramine Oxide functions as: Cleansing, emulsifying, foam boosting, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1643-20-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauramine Oxide?

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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