Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Commonly confused with Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (anionic surfactant, CAS 137-16-6) — ensure correct INCI is specified. If the user intends Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, that ingredient has a separate CIR safety assessment and is widely used at 1–5% in cleansing formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sarcosyl (Sarcosine) safe in cosmetics?
Commonly confused with Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (anionic surfactant, CAS 137-16-6) — ensure correct INCI is specified. If the user intends Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, that ingredient has a separate CIR safety assessment and is widely used at 1–5% in cleansing formulations. The EU classifies Sarcosyl (Sarcosine) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sarcosyl (Sarcosine) allowed in the EU?
Sarcosyl (Sarcosine) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sarcosyl (Sarcosine) do in cosmetics?
Sarcosyl (Sarcosine) functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 107-97-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sarcosyl (Sarcosine)?
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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