Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate

INCI: SODIUM LAUROYL/MYRISTOYL ASPARTATE

CAS Number
No single CAS (blend of lauroyl and myristoyl aspartate salts)
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed within amino acid alkyl amides group — safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mixed chain-length ingredient — batch-to-batch composition variation possible; surfactant irritation applies at elevated concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate safe in cosmetics?

Mixed chain-length ingredient — batch-to-batch composition variation possible; surfactant irritation applies at elevated concentrations The EU classifies Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (blend of lauroyl and myristoyl aspartate salts).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate?

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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