Sodium Lardate

INCI: SODIUM LARDATE

CAS Number
61789-56-8
Function
Surfactant, emulsifier, cleansing (saponified lard; traditional soap ingredient)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; traditional soap ingredient; if product meets the definition of "soap" under FDA, may be exempt from cosmetic regulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived (lard/pork fat)โ€”not suitable for vegan, halal, or kosher certifications; not COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible as natural organic; can be drying/irritating at high concentrations; comedogenic potential

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lardate safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived (lard/pork fat)โ€”not suitable for vegan, halal, or kosher certifications; not COSMOS/ECOCERT eligible as natural organic; can be drying/irritating at high concentrations; comedogenic potential The EU classifies Sodium Lardate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Lardate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lardate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Lardate functions as: Surfactant, emulsifier, cleansing (saponified lard; traditional soap ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-56-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lardate?

adequate 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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