Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate

INCI: SODIUM LAURYL GLYCOL CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
No widely established single CAS
Function
Surfactant–cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No standalone CIR review; not prohibited

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited independent safety data — relies on structural analogy. Generally considered a mild surfactant alternative, but supplier-level toxicological dossier recommended for GMP documentation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Limited independent safety data — relies on structural analogy. Generally considered a mild surfactant alternative, but supplier-level toxicological dossier recommended for GMP documentation The EU classifies Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No widely established single CAS.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate?

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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