Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Safe when formulated to be non-irritating, based on low systemic exposure and dietary-level metabolites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
Safe when formulated to be non-irritating, based on low systemic exposure and dietary-level metabolites. The EU classifies Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate functions as: Surfactant, cleansing agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38517-37-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate?
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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