Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potassium cocoyl glutamate is a mild amino acid-derived surfactant with excellent safety profile, approved for use in cosmetics with no significant absorption or sensitization concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
Potassium cocoyl glutamate is a mild amino acid-derived surfactant with excellent safety profile, approved for use in cosmetics with no significant absorption or sensitization concerns. The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate functions as: Hair conditioning, surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Good.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate?
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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