Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate

INCI: SODIUM METHYL MYRISTATE SULFONATE

CAS Number
4016-22-2 (C14 MES sodium salt)
Function
Surfactant, Cleansing agent (alpha-sulfo fatty acid methyl ester, C14)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; assessed within the MES surfactant class

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

C14 chain is slightly less water-soluble than C12 variant; may require formulation adjustments for cold-process systems; biodegradable and environmentally favorable

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?

C14 chain is slightly less water-soluble than C12 variant; may require formulation adjustments for cold-process systems; biodegradable and environmentally favorable The EU classifies Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing agent (alpha-sulfo fatty acid methyl ester, C14). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4016-22-2 (C14 MES sodium salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Methyl Myristate Sulfonate?

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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