Lauraminopropionic Acid

INCI: LAURAMINOPROPIONIC ACID

CAS Number
Acid form CAS not confirmed in search — sodium salt (Sodium Lauraminopropionate) is CAS 3546-96-1; DEA salt is CAS 65104-36-1
Function
Antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR assessed sodium lauraminopropionate (trace impurity in lauriminodipropionate production); no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR assessment of sodium lauraminopropionate notes insufficient independent toxicological data; safety supported by read-across within the lauriminodipropionate group.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauraminopropionic Acid safe in cosmetics?

CIR assessment of sodium lauraminopropionate notes insufficient independent toxicological data; safety supported by read-across within the lauriminodipropionate group. The EU classifies Lauraminopropionic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauraminopropionic Acid allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauraminopropionic Acid do in cosmetics?

Lauraminopropionic Acid functions as: Antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Acid form CAS not confirmed in search — sodium salt (Sodium Lauraminopropionate) is CAS 3546-96-1; DEA salt is CAS 65104-36-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauraminopropionic Acid?

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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