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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

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

Format restriction: Rinse-off

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

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

Data Confidence

High

Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.