Is SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE safe in cosmetics?
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE
Also known as: EINECS 266-197-2, 2-Laurylamido-N-hydroxyethyl-N-(sodium carboxymethyl)ethylamine, UNII-SLK428451L, Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-, monosodium salt, Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt (1:1)
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE (CAS 66161-62-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant -. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium 2-[2-(dodecanoylamino)ethyl-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]acetate
InChIKey
HVFAVOFILADWEZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
hair-conditioning
surfactant
needs-enrichment
eu_children_restricted
Known Synonyms
EINECS 266-197-2
2-Laurylamido-N-hydroxyethyl-N-(sodium carboxymethyl)ethylamine
UNII-SLK428451L
Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-, monosodium salt
Glycine, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt (1:1)
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE allowed in the EU?
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE do in cosmetics?
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE functions as: Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 66161-62-4.
Is SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE used outside cosmetics?
SODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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