Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate

INCI: SODIUM MYRISTOYL ISETHIONATE

CAS Number
37747-10-7
Function
Hair Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming, Antistatic
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating (CIR qualification); syndet-grade mild surfactant suitable for sensitive skin applications

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating (CIR qualification); syndet-grade mild surfactant suitable for sensitive skin applications The EU classifies Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate functions as: Hair Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming, Antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37747-10-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate?

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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