Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate

INCI: POTASSIUM MYRISTOYL GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
72716-26-8
Function
Surfactant with cleansing, conditioning, and moisturizing properties
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

One of the mildest surfactant options available with no significant safety concerns; suitable for sensitive skin applications.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

One of the mildest surfactant options available with no significant safety concerns; suitable for sensitive skin applications. The EU classifies Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant with cleansing, conditioning, and moisturizing properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72716-26-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Myristoyl Glutamate?

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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