Is SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE safe in cosmetics?
SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE
Also known as: L-Aspartic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, monosodium salt, L-Aspartic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1), Monosodium N-lauroyl-L-aspartate, Sodium N-lauroylaspartate, Sodium N-lauroyl-L-aspartate
SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE (CAS 41489-18-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium;(2S)-2-(dodecanoylamino)butanedioate;hydron
InChIKey
IEXXLSKKBWIDAC-ZOWNYOTGSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 36(Suppl. 1):17-56, 2017
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
surfactant
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
hair-conditioning
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
L-Aspartic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, monosodium salt
L-Aspartic acid, N-(1-oxododecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1)
Monosodium N-lauroyl-L-aspartate
Sodium N-lauroylaspartate
Sodium N-lauroyl-L-aspartate
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE allowed in the EU?
SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE do in cosmetics?
SODIUM LAUROYL ASPARTATE functions as: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41489-18-3.
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