Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate

INCI: SODIUM CAPROAMPHOHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE

CAS Number
Not readily assigned (niche amphoteric)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning (hydroxypropylsulfonate amphoteric based on C6 caproic acid)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; general safety substantiation required

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published safety data; no CIR monograph; must rely entirely on read-across from structurally analogous amphoterics (e.g., sodium cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate); request supplier safety dossier

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published safety data; no CIR monograph; must rely entirely on read-across from structurally analogous amphoterics (e.g., sodium cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate); request supplier safety dossier The EU classifies Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning (hydroxypropylsulfonate amphoteric based on C6 caproic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily assigned (niche amphoteric).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate?

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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