Is TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Also known as: EINECS 240-736-1, Lauroyl sarcosine, triethanolamine salt, UNII-4SIE23654C
INCI: TEA-LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate (CAS 16693-53-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol;2-[dodecanoyl(methyl)amino]acetic acid
InChIKey
HJDITXMCJQRQLU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 240-736-1
Lauroyl sarcosine, triethanolamine salt
UNII-4SIE23654C
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate functions as: Antistatic, Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16693-53-1.
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