Sodium Stearoamphoacetate

INCI: SODIUM STEAROAMPHOACETATE

CAS Number
68298-17-9
Function
Surfactant (Cleansing), Foam Booster, Hair/Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in FDA GSRS; TSCA inventory listed; permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minimal โ€” very mild amphoteric surfactant; no GHS hazard classification

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Stearoamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?

Minimal โ€” very mild amphoteric surfactant; no GHS hazard classification The EU classifies Sodium Stearoamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Stearoamphoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Stearoamphoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Stearoamphoacetate functions as: Surfactant (Cleansing), Foam Booster, Hair/Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68298-17-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Stearoamphoacetate?

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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