Sodium Capryloamphopropionate

INCI: SODIUM CAPRYLOAMPHOPROPIONATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (amphoteric surfactant class; coco analogue CAS: 68919-40-4)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; no individual CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited individual ingredient data; safety supported by well-established amphoteric surfactant class with extensive use history. Under weak acid conditions shows cationic properties — consider pH-dependent behavior in formulation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Capryloamphopropionate safe in cosmetics?

Limited individual ingredient data; safety supported by well-established amphoteric surfactant class with extensive use history. Under weak acid conditions shows cationic properties — consider pH-dependent behavior in formulation The EU classifies Sodium Capryloamphopropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Capryloamphopropionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Capryloamphopropionate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Capryloamphopropionate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (amphoteric surfactant class; coco analogue CAS: 68919-40-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Capryloamphopropionate?

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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