Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
3 study endpoints found for Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >=2 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=2 other | oral | - | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Safe mild anionic surfactant for general use. Severe ocular irritant at 20% - avoid eye-area products. Formulations must not contain nitrosating agents to prevent N-nitrososarcosine formation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?
Safe mild anionic surfactant for general use. Severe ocular irritant at 20% - avoid eye-area products. Formulations must not contain nitrosating agents to prevent N-nitrososarcosine formation. The EU classifies Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate functions as: Mild anionic surfactant, hair conditioning, foaming agent, antistatic. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 30364-51-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate is >=2 other based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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