Lauroyl Alanine

INCI: LAUROYL ALANINE

CAS Number
52558-74-4 (N-Lauroyl-L-Alanine)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent, skin/hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Amino acid-derived surfactant with good skin compatibility and mildness; CIR assessment supports general class safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauroyl Alanine safe in cosmetics?

Amino acid-derived surfactant with good skin compatibility and mildness; CIR assessment supports general class safety. The EU classifies Lauroyl Alanine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauroyl Alanine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauroyl Alanine do in cosmetics?

Lauroyl Alanine functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent, skin/hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52558-74-4 (N-Lauroyl-L-Alanine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauroyl Alanine?

not established 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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