Sodium Cocoyl Phenylalanine

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL PHENYLALANINE

CAS Number
102227-31-2 (also reported as 68555-18-2 for the general class)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; amino acid-based surfactant, not individually CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Biodegradable amino acid-based surfactant with COSMOS compatibility and no known genotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, or carcinogenicity concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

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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