Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED SILK

CAS Number
68956-68-3 (often reported for the trade form)
Function
Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, surfactant-cleansing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR Expert Panel concluded Hydrolyzed Silk and related silk protein ingredients safe in cosmetics at current use levels

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR found insufficient data for MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk (a different salt form), but the sodium cocoyl form is cleared

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk safe in cosmetics?

CIR found insufficient data for MEA-Hydrolyzed Silk (a different salt form), but the sodium cocoyl form is cleared The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, surfactant-cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68956-68-3 (often reported for the trade form).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk?

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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