Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitosan Lauramide

INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CHITOSAN LAURAMIDE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifier, surfactant–cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Shellfish-derived origin potential; No published safety assessment — limited toxicological data available

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitosan Lauramide safe in cosmetics?

Shellfish-derived origin potential; No published safety assessment — limited toxicological data available The EU classifies Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitosan Lauramide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitosan Lauramide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitosan Lauramide do in cosmetics?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitosan Lauramide functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, surfactant–emulsifier, surfactant–cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitosan Lauramide?

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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