Is Cocamide MIPA safe in cosmetics?
Cocamide MIPA has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Surfactant
Cocamide MIPA
Also known as: Amides, coco, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)
INCI: COCAMIDE MIPA
Cocamide MIPA (CAS 68333-82-4) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Nonionic surfactant, foam booster, emulsifier, viscosity controller. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Nonionic surfactant, foam booster, emulsifier, viscosity controller
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2019/2025 - safe when formulated to be non-irritating, 14 alkyl amide MIPA group
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocamide MIPA.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
sensory
{"silky": "medium", "smooth, glides easily": "rich, thick foam", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "clean, conditioned", "instant": "moderate", "none": "very-high", "low": "high", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "no", "1.40": "1.47", "transparent": "translucent", "colorless": "amber", "excellent": "good", "light": "medium", "synthetic": "botanical"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocamide MIPA.
Known Synonyms
Amides, coco, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Viscosity modifier
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - hand soap
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamide MIPA allowed in the EU?
Cocamide MIPA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamide MIPA do in cosmetics?
Cocamide MIPA functions as: Nonionic surfactant, foam booster, emulsifier, viscosity controller. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68333-82-4.
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