Sodium Babassuamphoacetate

INCI: SODIUM BABASSUAMPHOACETATE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing (amphoteric surfactant derived from babassu oil)
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

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).

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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