Sodium myristoamphoacetate
Sodium myristoamphoacetate
A surfactant of plant and synthetic origin, Sodium Myristoamphoacetate ensures the cleansing of hair and the formation of foam. It also exerts an antistatic action to facilitate detangling.
Hair conditioningSurfactant
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Hair conditioning — Improves the appearance, softness and manageability of the hair.
Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.
Foaming — Creates or stabilises the foam of a product.
Antistatic — Reduces static electricity, particularly on the hair.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
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