Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide

INCI: SODIUM METHYLTAURATE ISOPALMITAMIDE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (complex amide of methyltaurine and isopalmitic acid)
Function
Mild surfactant (cleansing, foaming); derived from methyltaurine and palm/coconut oil
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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential allergic contact dermatitis in individuals allergic to coconut/palm derivatives; possible mild stinging if left on skin prolonged time

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide safe in cosmetics?

Potential allergic contact dermatitis in individuals allergic to coconut/palm derivatives; possible mild stinging if left on skin prolonged time The EU classifies Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide do in cosmetics?

Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide functions as: Mild surfactant (cleansing, foaming); derived from methyltaurine and palm/coconut oil. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (complex amide of methyltaurine and isopalmitic acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide?

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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