Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Also known as: Amides, coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], Cocamidopropyldimethylamine, 3-Cocamidopropyldimethylamine, Cocoamidopropyl dimethylamine, 3-(Cocoamido)propyl-N,N-dimethylamine (+9 more)
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine (CAS 68140-01-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-static agent; Emulsifier; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface. NOAEL 60 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H315, H317, H318, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Anti-static agent; Emulsifier; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: SQ - IJT 38(S1):39-69,2019
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
Known Synonyms
Amides, coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
Cocamidopropyldimethylamine
3-Cocamidopropyldimethylamine
Cocoamidopropyl dimethylamine
3-(Cocoamido)propyl-N,N-dimethylamine
Coconut fatty acid, dimethylaminopropylamide
Coconut fatty acid, dimethylaminopropylamine amide
Coconut oil acids, dimethylaminopropylamine condensate
Coconut oil fatty acids, 3-dimethylaminopropylamide
1-(N,N-Dimethylamino)-3-(coconut oil amido)-propane
N-(3-(Dimethylamino)propyl)cocoamide
N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-cocamidopropyl)amine
N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-(coconut oil alkyl)amidopropyl)amine
EINECS 268-771-8
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Anti-static agent; Emulsifier; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68140-01-2.
Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine used outside cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H315, H317, H318, H400) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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