Sodium Caproamphoacetate

INCI: SODIUM CAPROAMPHOACETATE

CAS Number
14350-94-8
Function
Cleansing agent, foaming agent, hair conditioning, surfactant (amphoteric surfactant based on C6 caproic acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; amphoteric surfactants generally considered mild; no specific CIR monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; relies on read-across from the broader amphoacetate surfactant class (e.g., sodium cocoamphoacetate)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Caproamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific toxicological data; relies on read-across from the broader amphoacetate surfactant class (e.g., sodium cocoamphoacetate) The EU classifies Sodium Caproamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Caproamphoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Caproamphoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Caproamphoacetate functions as: Cleansing agent, foaming agent, hair conditioning, surfactant (amphoteric surfactant based on C6 caproic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14350-94-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Caproamphoacetate?

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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