Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No CIR monograph. Amphoteric surfactants are generally well-tolerated and often used as co-surfactants to improve formulation mildness . Limited standalone toxicological data; safety extrapolated from analogous amphoacetates (e.g., sodium cocoamphoacetate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Babassuamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?
No CIR monograph. Amphoteric surfactants are generally well-tolerated and often used as co-surfactants to improve formulation mildness . Limited standalone toxicological data; safety extrapolated from analogous amphoacetates (e.g., sodium cocoamphoacetate). The EU classifies Sodium Babassuamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Babassuamphoacetate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Babassuamphoacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Babassuamphoacetate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Babassuamphoacetate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing (amphoteric surfactant derived from babassu oil). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Babassuamphoacetate?
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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