Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate

INCI: SODIUM BEHENOYL LACTYLATE

CAS Number
17233-43-3 (commonly reported)
Function
Surfactant – emulsifying; surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed (2019) — safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Eye contact at ≤0.2% concentration considered incidental and safe; ensure non-irritation by QRA or other accepted methodology

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate safe in cosmetics?

Eye contact at ≤0.2% concentration considered incidental and safe; ensure non-irritation by QRA or other accepted methodology The EU classifies Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate functions as: Surfactant – emulsifying; surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17233-43-3 (commonly reported).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate?

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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