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Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL APPLE AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
68188-38-5
Function
Surfactant, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Health Canada: non-medicinal ingredient approved

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Amino acid alkyl amides considered safe when formulated to be non-irritating; however, safety conclusion based on read-across from sodium lauroyl glutamate due to critical data gaps in direct toxicology testing.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Amino acid alkyl amides considered safe when formulated to be non-irritating; however, safety conclusion based on read-across from sodium lauroyl glutamate due to critical data gaps in direct toxicology testing. The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids functions as: Surfactant, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68188-38-5.

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

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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