Is Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate
INCI: SODIUM LAURATE/LINOLEATE/OLEATE/PALMITATE
Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate (CAS No single CAS — this is a blend INCI representing sodium salts of lauric, linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying — mixed fatty acid soap system typical of. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No single CAS — this is a blend INCI representing sodium salts of lauric, linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying — mixed fatty acid soap system typical of saponified plant oils
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; each individual component has CIR safety assessments concluding safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifying — mixed fatty acid soap system typical of saponified plant oils. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS — this is a blend INCI representing sodium salts of lauric, linoleic, oleic, and palmitic acids.
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