Sodium Capryloamphoacetate

INCI: SODIUM CAPRYLOAMPHOACETATE

CAS Number
68390-66-9 (based on amphoteric imidazolinium derivative class)
Function
Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Foam Boosting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; amphoteric surfactant class generally recognized as mild

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic/plant origin . May contain residual amidoamine intermediates — verify with supplier if targeting COSMOS/ECOCERT certification. Well-established class with extensive use history

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Capryloamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic/plant origin . May contain residual amidoamine intermediates — verify with supplier if targeting COSMOS/ECOCERT certification. Well-established class with extensive use history The EU classifies Sodium Capryloamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Capryloamphoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Capryloamphoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Capryloamphoacetate functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Foam Boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68390-66-9 (based on amphoteric imidazolinium derivative class).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Capryloamphoacetate?

not established 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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