Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Amino acid-based O/W emulsifier, EO-free and suitable for sensitive-skin and baby products. Eye irritant at high concentrations; safe when formulated to be non-irritating.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate safe in cosmetics?
Amino acid-based O/W emulsifier, EO-free and suitable for sensitive-skin and baby products. Eye irritant at high concentrations; safe when formulated to be non-irritating. The EU classifies Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate functions as: Emulsifier (O/W). It is classified as a Emulsifier in our database. CAS number: 38517-23-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate?
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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