Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mild surfactant with good skin tolerability and minimal safety concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Cocoyl Taurate safe in cosmetics?
Mild surfactant with good skin tolerability and minimal safety concern. The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Taurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Cocoyl Taurate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Cocoyl Taurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Cocoyl Taurate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Cocoyl Taurate functions as: Surfactant—cleansing, foam boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned for the potassium salt (sodium cocoyl methyl taurate is CAS 12765-39-8).
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Taurate?
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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