Sodium Stearyl Phthalamate

INCI: SODIUM STEARYL PHTHALAMATE

CAS Number
86432-23-7
Function
Surfactant — cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; limited specific review data

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

The "phthalamate" name may trigger consumer/regulatory confusion with phthalates (endocrine disruptors) — this is structurally distinct and NOT a phthalate ester; consider proactive labeling clarification; limited safety dossier may be a barrier for some markets

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Stearyl Phthalamate safe in cosmetics?

The "phthalamate" name may trigger consumer/regulatory confusion with phthalates (endocrine disruptors) — this is structurally distinct and NOT a phthalate ester; consider proactive labeling clarification; limited safety dossier may be a barrier for some markets The EU classifies Sodium Stearyl Phthalamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Stearyl Phthalamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Stearyl Phthalamate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Stearyl Phthalamate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86432-23-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Stearyl Phthalamate?

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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