Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

INCI: POTASSIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

CAS Number
PubChem CID 23679012 — CAS not uniquely published in sourced databases
Function
Surfactant (anionic, mild foaming), hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe as used in rinse-off products; safe in leave-on at ≤5%. Insufficient data for inhalation safety.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

N-nitroso compound formation risk must be managed; formulations should not allow nitrosamine formation. Inhalation safety data is insufficient; avoid use in sprays and aerosols.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?

N-nitroso compound formation risk must be managed; formulations should not allow nitrosamine formation. Inhalation safety data is insufficient; avoid use in sprays and aerosols. The EU classifies Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate functions as: Surfactant (anionic, mild foaming), hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 23679012 — CAS not uniquely published in sourced databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Lauroyl 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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