Is Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) safe in cosmetics?
Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate)
INCI: COCAMIDE DEA SESQUI(COCOYL METHYL BETA-ALANINATE)
Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) (CAS Not individually assigned (INCI glossary entry only; mixture of mono-/diesters of Cocamide DEA [CAS 68603-42-9] and Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant–cleansing,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (INCI glossary entry only; mixture of mono-/diesters of Cocamide DEA [CAS 68603-42-9] and Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine)
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Function
Humectant, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA: no specific restriction. CIR assessed the parent Cocamide DEA as safe in rinse-off products and ≤10% in leave-on products, provided no nitrosating agents are present. California Proposition 65 lists Cocamide DEA as known carcinogen (June 2012)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate).
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) allowed in the EU?
Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) do in cosmetics?
Cocamide DEA Sesqui(Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning (emollient), surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (INCI glossary entry only; mixture of mono-/diesters of Cocamide DEA [CAS 68603-42-9] and Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine).
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