Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Biodegradable amino acid-based surfactant with COSMOS compatibility and no known genotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, or carcinogenicity concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine safe in cosmetics?
Biodegradable amino acid-based surfactant with COSMOS compatibility and no known genotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, or carcinogenicity concerns. The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102227-31-2 (also reported as 68555-18-2 for the general class).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine?
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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