Lauryl Methylglucamide

INCI: LAURYL METHYLGLUCAMIDE

CAS Number
87246-72-8
Function
Skin conditioning; 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 in 21 CFR 700/250

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

GHS classifications from ECHA C&L Inventory: H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation). Surfactant-class irritation expected. Formulate at concentrations where product is non-irritating. Only 1 notifier in ECHA C&L - data depth is minimal.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Methylglucamide safe in cosmetics?

GHS classifications from ECHA C&L Inventory: H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation). Surfactant-class irritation expected. Formulate at concentrations where product is non-irritating. Only 1 notifier in ECHA C&L - data depth is minimal. The EU classifies Lauryl Methylglucamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauryl Methylglucamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauryl Methylglucamide do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Methylglucamide functions as: Skin conditioning; surfactant (cleansing agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87246-72-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Methylglucamide?

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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