Lauroyl Beta-Alanine

INCI: LAUROYL BETA-ALANINE

CAS Number
21539-56-0
Function
Mild anionic surfactant, skin/hair conditioning agent, emollient component
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed; not prohibited or restricted.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mild surfactant profile; well-tolerated on skin; no major safety red flags in published literature. Standard irritation testing recommended at use concentrations.. Amphiphilic amino acid derivative - N-(1-oxododecyl)-β-alanine; molecular formula C₁₅H₂₉NO₃; derived from beta-alanine acylated with lauric acid; mild cleansing with conditioning benefits; good foam properties; suitable for sensitive-skin formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauroyl Beta-Alanine safe in cosmetics?

Mild surfactant profile; well-tolerated on skin; no major safety red flags in published literature. Standard irritation testing recommended at use concentrations.. Amphiphilic amino acid derivative - N-(1-oxododecyl)-β-alanine; molecular formula C₁₅H₂₉NO₃; derived from beta-alanine acylated with lauric acid; mild cleansing with conditioning benefits; good foam properties; suitable for sensitive-skin formulations. The EU classifies Lauroyl Beta-Alanine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauroyl Beta-Alanine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauroyl Beta-Alanine do in cosmetics?

Lauroyl Beta-Alanine functions as: Mild anionic surfactant, skin/hair conditioning agent, emollient component. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 21539-56-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauroyl Beta-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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