Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids

INCI: SODIUM/TEA-LAUROYL KERATIN AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex mixture)
Function
Antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant–cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction. Not independently CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ TEA component: secondary amine contamination can form nitrosamines; Annex III/62 mandates max nitrosamine content <50 µg/kg and prohibits use with nitrosating agents

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

⚠ TEA component: secondary amine contamination can form nitrosamines; Annex III/62 mandates max nitrosamine content <50 µg/kg and prohibits use with nitrosating agents The EU classifies Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids functions as: Antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant–cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids?

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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