Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate

INCI: SODIUM N-ISOSTEAROYL METHYLTAURATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (member of alkyl taurate amides group)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating (Final Report, 12/2015)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating to skin and eyes per CIR stipulation; potential eye irritation at high concentration

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating to skin and eyes per CIR stipulation; potential eye irritation at high concentration The EU classifies Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate allowed in the EU?

Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate do in cosmetics?

Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (member of alkyl taurate amides group).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium N-Isostearoyl Methyltaurate?

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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