Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
68952-15-8 / 90170-46-0
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Skin Conditioning (skin-replenishing)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed (2017): "Safe in present practices of use and concentration, when formulated to be non-irritating"

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating (CIR qualification); standard patch testing recommended for sensitive skin

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating (CIR qualification); standard patch testing recommended for sensitive skin The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Skin Conditioning (skin-replenishing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68952-15-8 / 90170-46-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids?

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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