Sodium Avocadoate

INCI: SODIUM AVOCADOATE

CAS Number
68440-27-1
Function
Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying; Viscosity Controlling (sodium salt of avocado oil fatty acids)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Latex-fruit cross-reactivity: avocado is a known cross-reactive allergen for latex-allergic individuals. Should be noted in safety assessments. Otherwise well-tolerated as a soap ingredient.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Avocadoate safe in cosmetics?

Latex-fruit cross-reactivity: avocado is a known cross-reactive allergen for latex-allergic individuals. Should be noted in safety assessments. Otherwise well-tolerated as a soap ingredient. The EU classifies Sodium Avocadoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Avocadoate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Avocadoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Avocadoate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Avocadoate functions as: Cleansing; Surfactant – Emulsifying; Viscosity Controlling (sodium salt of avocado oil fatty acids). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68440-27-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Avocadoate?

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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