Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
INCI: AMMONIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
CAS 68003-46-3 EC 268-130-2
Ammonium N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycinate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Ammonium N-methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycinate
Purpose
Function
Surfactant, cleansing, foaming, antistatic, hair conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL250 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
surfactantmild-cleanseramino-acid-derivednitrosamine-watch
Verdict
Ammonium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a mild, amino acid-derived surfactant with a favorable CIR safety assessment; it is safe for rinse-off and leave-on use (up to 5%) but must not be co-formulated with nitrosating agents.
US Note
CIR-assessed safe in rinse-off; leave-on use limited to 5%; not for use where N-nitroso compounds may form
Assessment
Ratings
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