Sodium Peanutamphoacetate

INCI: SODIUM PEANUTAMPHOACETATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (peanut oil-derived amphoteric surfactant)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; Foam boosting; Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FDA does not mandate allergen labeling on cosmetics, but peanut origin is a recognized concern

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

🚨 CRITICAL: Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) origin – potential for severe allergic/anaphylactic reactions; protein residue content must be analytically verified (ELISA testing for Ara h proteins); contact dermatitis reported in literature; label warning strongly recommended; consider reformulation with non-allergenic amphoacetate alternatives

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Peanutamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?

🚨 CRITICAL: Peanut (Arachis hypogaea) origin – potential for severe allergic/anaphylactic reactions; protein residue content must be analytically verified (ELISA testing for Ara h proteins); contact dermatitis reported in literature; label warning strongly recommended; consider reformulation with non-allergenic amphoacetate alternatives The EU classifies Sodium Peanutamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Peanutamphoacetate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Peanutamphoacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Peanutamphoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Peanutamphoacetate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; Foam boosting; Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (peanut oil-derived amphoteric surfactant).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Peanutamphoacetate?

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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