Good Surfactant

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

INCI: SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE

CAS Number
1847-58-1
Function
Anionic Surfactant, Cleansing Agent, Foaming Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe as used 1987, reaffirmed 2006, reaffirmed 2023

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized mild anionic surfactant with clean regulatory profile. No concentration cap in either jurisdiction. Primary concern is dose-dependent skin irritation, easily managed in rinse-off products. CIR reaffirmed 3 times.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized mild anionic surfactant with clean regulatory profile. No concentration cap in either jurisdiction. Primary concern is dose-dependent skin irritation, easily managed in rinse-off products. CIR reaffirmed 3 times. The EU classifies Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate functions as: Anionic Surfactant, Cleansing Agent, Foaming Agent. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 1847-58-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate?

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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