Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine

INCI: LAUROYL METHYL BETA-ALANINE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (parent acid Lauroyl Beta-Alanine: 21539-56-0); PubChem CID 9818053
Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant, dispersing/emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted. Not listed as prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR. CIR reviewed as part of the 115 amino acid alkyl amides group.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Surfactant-class irritation potential; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion. Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory system in neat form.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine safe in cosmetics?

Surfactant-class irritation potential; must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion. Irritant to skin, eyes, and respiratory system in neat form. The EU classifies Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine do in cosmetics?

Lauroyl Methyl Beta-Alanine functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant, dispersing/emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (parent acid Lauroyl Beta-Alanine: 21539-56-0); PubChem CID 9818053.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauroyl Methyl 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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