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Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate

INCI: SODIUM LAURATE/LINOLEATE/OLEATE/PALMITATE

CAS Number
No single CAS — this is a blend INCI representing sodium salts of lauric, linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying — mixed fatty acid soap system typical of saponified plant oils
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; each individual component has CIR safety assessments concluding safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same irritation potential as all soap systems — pH-dependent. Typical of saponified vegetable oil products. Monitor for eye irritation at higher concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate safe in cosmetics?

Same irritation potential as all soap systems — pH-dependent. Typical of saponified vegetable oil products. Monitor for eye irritation at higher concentrations. The EU classifies Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying — mixed fatty acid soap system typical of saponified plant oils. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS — this is a blend INCI representing sodium salts of lauric, linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate?

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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