Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered mild and well-tolerated; CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has evaluated acyl sarcosinates as safe at current use levels; low irritation potential; potential for nitrosamine formation if contaminated with secondary amines (sarcosine is a secondary amine derivative).. MIPA salt of coconut-derived sarcosinate; synthetic/plant origin; valued for excellent foaming, good lather, and low irritation; compatible with anionic and nonionic surfactant systems; good hard-water tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MIPA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered mild and well-tolerated; CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has evaluated acyl sarcosinates as safe at current use levels; low irritation potential; potential for nitrosamine formation if contaminated with secondary amines (sarcosine is a secondary amine derivative).. MIPA salt of coconut-derived sarcosinate; synthetic/plant origin; valued for excellent foaming, good lather, and low irritation; compatible with anionic and nonionic surfactant systems; good hard-water tolerance. The EU classifies MIPA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MIPA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?
MIPA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MIPA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?
MIPA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate functions as: Cleansing; surfactant - cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in open databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for MIPA-Cocoyl Sarcosinate?
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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