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Emollient

ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

CAS 230309-38-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A silky ester emollient widely used in foundations, color cosmetics and sunscreens. Mostly safe; modern grades address older nitrosamine concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Elegant silky emollient
  • Improves spreading in makeup and sunscreens
  • Low irritation

Known concerns

  • Sarcosinate salts have had trace nitrosamine concerns historically
  • Modern purified grades mitigate this
  • Not typically for acne-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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