Sodium Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate

INCI: SODIUM CHITOSAN CAPRYLAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (novel chitosan derivative)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting, surfactant (emulsifying) — based on analogous chitosan derivatives
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; novel ingredient — limited regulatory history in US

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Shellfish origin (chitosan from crustacean chitin) — allergen labeling consideration; No CIR or SCCS monograph — if you're building regulatory dossiers, you'll need supplier-provided safety data or commission testing

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate safe in cosmetics?

Shellfish origin (chitosan from crustacean chitin) — allergen labeling consideration; No CIR or SCCS monograph — if you're building regulatory dossiers, you'll need supplier-provided safety data or commission testing The EU classifies Sodium Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting, surfactant (emulsifying) — based on analogous chitosan derivatives. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (novel chitosan derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Chitosan Caprylamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate?

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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