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Surfactant

SODIUM CHOLATE

CAS 361-09-1 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

The sodium salt of cholic acid (a natural bile acid). Functions as a mild surfactant and solubilizer. Generally low-toxicity but limited cosmetic-specific data.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Mild bile-salt surfactant for cleansing
  • Solubilizes oils and lipid actives
  • Used in pharma and biotech formulations

Known concerns

  • Surfactant — can be irritating at high concentrations
  • Limited dermal cosmetic safety dossier
  • Not common in leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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