Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
⚠ Must not be used in formulations where N-nitroso compounds may form (nitrosamine risk from the secondary amine nitrogen) . Oleoyl sarcosine (free acid) classified as irritating — the sodium salt must be formulated to be non-irritating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?
⚠ Must not be used in formulations where N-nitroso compounds may form (nitrosamine risk from the secondary amine nitrogen) . Oleoyl sarcosine (free acid) classified as irritating — the sodium salt must be formulated to be non-irritating The EU classifies Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate functions as: Skin conditioning agent—miscellaneous; surfactant—cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14351-62-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oleoyl 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.
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