Following the mandate given to the SCCS in November 2023, the Scientific Committee has assessed the safety of Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate as a coating for titanium dioxide in nano form used in its UV filter function. The SCCS has just published its final Opinion, adopted during at ist plenary meeting on 25 October 2024.
Background
In August 2023, the Commission’ services received a dossier related to a new nano-form of TiO2 material (i.e., Eclipse 70) coated with “Aluminium Hydroxide”, “Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate” and “Dimethicone”. “Aluminium Hydroxide” and “Dimethicone” coatings were already assessed by SCCS in 2014, while “Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate” coating has not yet been assessed.
The Commission requested the SCCS to carry out a safety assessment on “Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate” (CAS No.30364-51-3/ EC No.250-151-3) as a coating of Titanium Dioxide (nano) in view of the information provided.
The SCCS publised its preliminary Opinion in May 2024.
For an exhaustive background information, see the articles
• New coating for TiO2 (nano) : Request for Opinion to the SCCS, CosmeticOBS, 27 November 2023
• New coating for TiO2 (nano) : preliminary Opinion of the SCCS, CosmeticOBS, 3 June 2024
This Opinion has been subject to a commenting period of a minimum of 4 weeks after its publication (from 27 May to 22 July May 2024). Comments received during this period were considered by the SCCS.
The Scientific Committee’s conclusions remain unchanged from its preliminary opinion.
Final Opinion
1) In light of the data provided, does the SCCS consider safe the use of Titanium …
