Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Same as \#8 — very limited ingredient-specific data; read-across from amphopropionate class needed; CIR has reviewed cocoamphopropionate analogs favorably
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Caproamphopropionate safe in cosmetics?
Same as \#8 — very limited ingredient-specific data; read-across from amphopropionate class needed; CIR has reviewed cocoamphopropionate analogs favorably The EU classifies Sodium Caproamphopropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Caproamphopropionate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Caproamphopropionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Caproamphopropionate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Caproamphopropionate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning (amphoteric surfactant, C6 chain propionate derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Caproamphopropionate?
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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