Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Penetration enhancement activity — can increase absorption of other ingredients (positive or negative depending on formulation intent); irritation potential at concentrations >1%; animal-derived (bovine/porcine bile) — not suitable for vegan claims
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cholate safe in cosmetics?
Penetration enhancement activity — can increase absorption of other ingredients (positive or negative depending on formulation intent); irritation potential at concentrations >1%; animal-derived (bovine/porcine bile) — not suitable for vegan claims The EU classifies Sodium Cholate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Cholate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cholate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cholate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cholate functions as: Surfactant–emulsifying, skin conditioning, solubilizing agent (bile salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 361-09-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cholate?
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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