Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may form (sarcosinate + nitrosating agents → N-nitrososarcosine, a carcinogen); potential irritant at high concentrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?
Must not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds may form (sarcosinate + nitrosating agents → N-nitrososarcosine, a carcinogen); potential irritant at high concentrations The EU classifies Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate functions as: Hair conditioning; Skin conditioning; Surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4028-10-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate?
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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