Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential skin and eye irritation typical of anionic sulfate surfactants; nitrosamine contamination risk from the MIPA (monoisopropanolamine) moiety must be controlled during manufacturing. Anionic surfactant formed from the monoisopropanolamine salt of lauryl sulfate (sulfuric acid ester of lauryl alcohol). Provides good foaming and cleansing while being somewhat milder than sodium lauryl sulfate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MIPA-Lauryl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Potential skin and eye irritation typical of anionic sulfate surfactants; nitrosamine contamination risk from the MIPA (monoisopropanolamine) moiety must be controlled during manufacturing. Anionic surfactant formed from the monoisopropanolamine salt of lauryl sulfate (sulfuric acid ester of lauryl alcohol). Provides good foaming and cleansing while being somewhat milder than sodium lauryl sulfate The EU classifies MIPA-Lauryl Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is MIPA-Lauryl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
MIPA-Lauryl Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MIPA-Lauryl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
MIPA-Lauryl Sulfate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 21142-28-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for MIPA-Lauryl Sulfate?
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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