Is Cocamine safe in cosmetics?
Cocamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocamine
Also known as: Cocoamine, EINECS 262-977-1, UNII-6724Q5747W
INCI: COCAMINE
Cocamine (CAS 61788-46-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. NOAEL 3.25 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.
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Function
Antistatic agent, Surfactant - Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
TSCA listed; FDA permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocamine.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Cocamine across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Harmful / IrritantHealth HazardCorrosiveEnvironmental Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 4; Asp. Tox. 1; STOT SE 3; STOT RE 2; Skin Corr. 1B; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
Hazard Statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H373 (gastro-intestinal tract
- liver
- immune system)
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Specific Concentration Limits / M-factors
M = 10; M = 10
Inserted via ATP: ATP05
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Hardener
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocamine.
Known Synonyms
Cocoamine
EINECS 262-977-1
UNII-6724Q5747W
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Hardener
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Dispersing agent
Corrosion inhibitor
Regulatory Lists
Europe
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamine allowed in the EU?
Cocamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamine do in cosmetics?
Cocamine functions as: Antistatic agent, Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-46-3.
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