Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Effective amino acid surfactant safe in rinse-off formulations up to 39%; leave-on products limited to 2% due to GHS Category 2 skin irritant and Category 1 serious eye damage potential at higher concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate safe in cosmetics?
Effective amino acid surfactant safe in rinse-off formulations up to 39%; leave-on products limited to 2% due to GHS Category 2 skin irritant and Category 1 serious eye damage potential at higher concentrations. The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate functions as: Amino acid-derived anionic surfactant, hair conditioning. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 301341-58-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate?
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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