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Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Sodium cocoamphoacetate variant

Safety Notes

Amphoteric surfactant; very mild; eye-safe; works across pH range; low irritation potential; good foam; compatible with anionic and cationic ingredients

Function & Common Use

Function

Surfactant (amphoteric mild)

Category

Surfactant

Common In

Baby shampoos sensitive skin cleansers no-tears formulas

Origin

Semi-synthetic (coconut + amino acid derivative)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauroamphoacetate safe to use in skincare?

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Amphoteric surfactant; very mild; eye-safe; works across pH range; low irritation potential; good foam; compatible with anionic and cationic ingredients

Is Sodium Lauroamphoacetate allowed in India?

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Sodium Lauroamphoacetate used for in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate functions as: Surfactant (amphoteric mild). It is commonly found in: Baby shampoos sensitive skin cleansers no-tears formulas.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS156028-42-1
ECN/A

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