Sodium Lauryl Hydroxyacetamide Sulfate

INCI: SODIUM LAURYL HYDROXYACETAMIDE SULFATE

CAS Number
No widely published CAS
Function
Surfactant–cleansing (sulfate-type anionic surfactant)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

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)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Sulfate-class ingredient — while the hydroxyacetamide modification mitigates irritancy, it remains a sulfate surfactant. Monitor for cumulative irritation in sensitive-skin formulations. Limited published independent safety data

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauryl Hydroxyacetamide Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Sulfate-class ingredient — while the hydroxyacetamide modification mitigates irritancy, it remains a sulfate surfactant. Monitor for cumulative irritation in sensitive-skin formulations. Limited published independent safety data The EU classifies Sodium Lauryl Hydroxyacetamide Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Lauryl Hydroxyacetamide Sulfate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lauryl Hydroxyacetamide Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauryl Hydroxyacetamide Sulfate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing (sulfate-type anionic surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No widely published CAS.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lauryl Hydroxyacetamide Sulfate?

not established 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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