Is Cocamide Methyl MEA safe in cosmetics?
Cocamide Methyl MEA has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocamide Methyl MEA
INCI: COCAMIDE METHYL MEA
Cocamide Methyl MEA (CAS 866889-75-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Foam boosting, foam stabilizing, viscosity building, wetting, cleansing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Foam boosting, foam stabilizing, viscosity building, wetting, cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted for cosmetic use. No CIR standalone review. Used by P&G, Unilever, and other major manufacturers.
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamide Methyl MEA allowed in the EU?
Cocamide Methyl MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamide Methyl MEA do in cosmetics?
Cocamide Methyl MEA functions as: Foam boosting, foam stabilizing, viscosity building, wetting, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 866889-75-0.
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