Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Sarcosine is a secondary amino acid (N-methylglycine) — inherent nitrosamine formation risk is higher than with primary amines; strict compliance with Annex III/62 nitrosamine limits essential ; Do not use with nitrosating agents
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Oleoyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?
Sarcosine is a secondary amino acid (N-methylglycine) — inherent nitrosamine formation risk is higher than with primary amines; strict compliance with Annex III/62 nitrosamine limits essential ; Do not use with nitrosating agents The EU classifies TEA-Oleoyl Sarcosinate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is TEA-Oleoyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Oleoyl Sarcosinate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Oleoyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Oleoyl Sarcosinate functions as: Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17736-08-2 (oleoyl sarcosine TEA salt).
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Oleoyl Sarcosinate?
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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