Sodium Methyl Palmitate Sulfonate

INCI: SODIUM METHYL PALMITATE SULFONATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (sulfonated methyl ester blend)
Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CIR monograph; permitted for general cosmetic use under FDA's non-restrictive framework

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

On its own may have unfavorable skin tolerance; requires careful formulation with milder co-surfactants

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methyl Palmitate Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?

On its own may have unfavorable skin tolerance; requires careful formulation with milder co-surfactants The EU classifies Sodium Methyl Palmitate Sulfonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Methyl Palmitate Sulfonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Methyl Palmitate Sulfonate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methyl Palmitate Sulfonate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (sulfonated methyl ester blend).

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

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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