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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CIR qualified safety conclusion — must be formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing per QRA; relatively recent assessment (2024)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate safe in cosmetics?
CIR qualified safety conclusion — must be formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing per QRA; relatively recent assessment (2024) The EU classifies Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate functions as: Emulsifier, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned (PubChem notes it may not be a discrete structure).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate?
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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