Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

INCI: POTASSIUM COCOYL SARCOSINATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (the sodium salt is CAS 61791-59-1)
Function
Hair conditioning agent, surfactant, cleansing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not on FDA prohibited/restricted list. CIR-reviewed.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk exists—avoid combining with nitrosating agents. Inhalation safety data insufficient; not recommended for spray or aerosol products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk exists—avoid combining with nitrosating agents. Inhalation safety data insufficient; not recommended for spray or aerosol products. The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate functions as: Hair conditioning agent, surfactant, cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (the sodium salt is CAS 61791-59-1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate?

adequate 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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