Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids

INCI: POTASSIUM LAUROYL SILK AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex mixture — condensation product of lauric acid chloride and silk amino acids)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR group-assessed under amino acid alkyl amides — safe as used

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Silk-derived conditioning agent with rare allergy potential; not suitable for vegan claims.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Silk-derived conditioning agent with rare allergy potential; not suitable for vegan claims. The EU classifies Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex mixture — condensation product of lauric acid chloride and silk amino acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids?

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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