Sodium Myristoamphoacetate

INCI: SODIUM MYRISTOAMPHOACETATE

CAS Number
141-621-8 (EINECS-referenced); exact CAS varies by supplier (amphoteric surfactant)
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant – amphoteric/mild cleansing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; analog sodium cocoamphoacetate is CIR-approved with concentration limits

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone toxicological data; relies on read-across from coco-analogs. Non-mutagenic per analog studies

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Myristoamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone toxicological data; relies on read-across from coco-analogs. Non-mutagenic per analog studies The EU classifies Sodium Myristoamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Myristoamphoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Myristoamphoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Myristoamphoacetate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant – amphoteric/mild cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141-621-8 (EINECS-referenced); exact CAS varies by supplier (amphoteric surfactant).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Myristoamphoacetate?

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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