Lauroyl Methyl Glucamide

INCI: LAUROYL METHYL GLUCAMIDE

CAS Number
87246-72-8 (also reported as 87051-15-8)
Function
Surfactant, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Moderate safety profile with GHS hazard statements indicating skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), and respiratory irritation (H335); limited published toxicological data available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauroyl Methyl Glucamide safe in cosmetics?

Moderate safety profile with GHS hazard statements indicating skin irritation (H315), serious eye irritation (H319), and respiratory irritation (H335); limited published toxicological data available. The EU classifies Lauroyl Methyl Glucamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauroyl Methyl Glucamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauroyl Methyl Glucamide do in cosmetics?

Lauroyl Methyl Glucamide functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87246-72-8 (also reported as 87051-15-8).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauroyl Methyl Glucamide?

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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