Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Biotech-derived biosurfactant with favorable preliminary safety profile but significant data gaps including lack of CIR review, SCCS opinion, published dermal penetration, and sensitization studies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Surfactin safe in cosmetics?
Biotech-derived biosurfactant with favorable preliminary safety profile but significant data gaps including lack of CIR review, SCCS opinion, published dermal penetration, and sensitization studies. The EU classifies Sodium Surfactin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sodium Surfactin allowed in the EU?
Sodium Surfactin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Surfactin do in cosmetics?
Sodium Surfactin functions as: Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 302933-83-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Surfactin?
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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