Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strong anionic surfactant — significant irritation potential at higher concentrations; may enhance penetration of other ingredients; similar defatting and protein denaturation concerns as SLS; use with co-surfactants to mitigate irritancy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Myristyl Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
Strong anionic surfactant — significant irritation potential at higher concentrations; may enhance penetration of other ingredients; similar defatting and protein denaturation concerns as SLS; use with co-surfactants to mitigate irritancy The EU classifies Sodium Myristyl Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Myristyl Sulfate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Myristyl Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Myristyl Sulfate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Myristyl Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1191-50-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Myristyl Sulfate?
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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