Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL BARLEY AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
No unique CAS listed in CosIng
Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Falls under CIR 2017 amino acid alkyl amides safety review — safe with qualifications

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Barley-derived = potential gluten content concern for labeling (though topical gluten exposure risk is considered negligible by most dermatologists); plant/synthetic origin

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Barley-derived = potential gluten content concern for labeling (though topical gluten exposure risk is considered negligible by most dermatologists); plant/synthetic origin The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS listed in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoyl Barley 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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