Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
None significant. Well-established soap ingredient. Safety substantiated through history of use and parent oil (Orbignya oleifera) safety data . If product is classified as "soap" under FDA, it may fall outside cosmetic regulation entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Babassuate safe in cosmetics?
None significant. Well-established soap ingredient. Safety substantiated through history of use and parent oil (Orbignya oleifera) safety data . If product is classified as "soap" under FDA, it may fall outside cosmetic regulation entirely. The EU classifies Sodium Babassuate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Babassuate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Babassuate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Babassuate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Babassuate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing (sodium salt of babassu oil fatty acids; essentially babassu soap). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 226993-74-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Babassuate?
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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