Is Stearoyl Sarcosine safe in cosmetics?
Stearoyl Sarcosine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearoyl Sarcosine
INCI: STEAROYL SARCOSINE
Stearoyl Sarcosine (CAS 142-48-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent, surfactant–cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning agent, surfactant–cleansing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[methyl(octadecanoyl)amino]acetic acid
InChIKey
RJYOKYDKKOFLBT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-approved as indirect food additive; CIR-reviewed — safe in rinse-off products and in leave-on products up to 5%
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearoyl Sarcosine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearoyl Sarcosine.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearoyl Sarcosine allowed in the EU?
Stearoyl Sarcosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearoyl Sarcosine do in cosmetics?
Stearoyl Sarcosine functions as: Hair conditioning agent, surfactant–cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 142-48-3.
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