Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids

INCI: POTASSIUM COCOYL BARLEY AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned (complex reaction product of coconut fatty acids and barley-derived amino acid mixture)
Function
Emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; amino acid-based surfactants are generally accepted; CIR has reviewed related cocoyl amino acid ingredients as safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Barley origin presents potential trace gluten; while topical gluten absorption is negligible, some brands avoid grain-derived ingredients for celiac-marketed products; verify hydrolysate molecular weight if relevant

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Barley origin presents potential trace gluten; while topical gluten absorption is negligible, some brands avoid grain-derived ingredients for celiac-marketed products; verify hydrolysate molecular weight if relevant The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids functions as: Emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned (complex reaction product of coconut fatty acids and barley-derived amino acid mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids?

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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