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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Amphoacetates may contain chloroacetic acid as impurity (<100 ppm per CIR) and amidoamine impurities, which are known sensitizers; supplier COA should specify both. Atopic skin shows elevated irritation at ≥3% in the related Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Palmamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?
Amphoacetates may contain chloroacetic acid as impurity (<100 ppm per CIR) and amidoamine impurities, which are known sensitizers; supplier COA should specify both. Atopic skin shows elevated irritation at ≥3% in the related Sodium Cocoamphoacetate. The EU classifies Sodium Palmamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Palmamphoacetate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Palmamphoacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Palmamphoacetate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Palmamphoacetate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, foam boosting, hair conditioning, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Palmamphoacetate?
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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