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Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

SLMI

Safety Notes

Mild anionic surfactant; excellent skin feel and lather; compatible with hard water; widely used in solid cleansing bars; good tolerance profile

Function & Common Use

Function

Surfactant (Anionic) / Cleansing

Category

Surfactant

Common In

Solid shampoo bars cleansers cream cleansers

Origin

Vegetable (coconut)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Format restriction: Rinse-off

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate safe to use in skincare?

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Mild anionic surfactant; excellent skin feel and lather; compatible with hard water; widely used in solid cleansing bars; good tolerance profile

Is Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate allowed in India?

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

What is Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate used for in cosmetics?

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate functions as: Surfactant (Anionic) / Cleansing. It is commonly found in: Solid shampoo bars cleansers cream cleansers.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
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

Identifiers

CAS4722-98-9
ECN/A

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