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Surfactant

SODIUM MYRISTOYL SARCOSINATE

CAS 30364-51-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An amino-acid-based surfactant derived from sarcosine and myristic acid. Mild foaming cleanser; gentler alternative to sulfates.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGFOAMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid-based surfactant
  • Gentler than sulfates
  • Good foam in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Possible nitrosamine formation if paired with amine contaminants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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