Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally well-tolerated; amino acid-based, considered mild; CIR panel concluded safe. Standard patch testing recommended for sensitive-skin claims.. Amphoteric ingredient derived from L-arginine and lauric acid (dodecanoic acid); high affinity for hair keratin; provides conditioning, foam enhancement, shine, and smoothing; meets Credo Clean Standard; non-greasy feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauroyl Arginine safe in cosmetics?
Generally well-tolerated; amino acid-based, considered mild; CIR panel concluded safe. Standard patch testing recommended for sensitive-skin claims.. Amphoteric ingredient derived from L-arginine and lauric acid (dodecanoic acid); high affinity for hair keratin; provides conditioning, foam enhancement, shine, and smoothing; meets Credo Clean Standard; non-greasy feel. The EU classifies Lauroyl Arginine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lauroyl Arginine allowed in the EU?
Lauroyl Arginine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauroyl Arginine do in cosmetics?
Lauroyl Arginine functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cleansing, foaming, amphoteric surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42492-22-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lauroyl Arginine?
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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