Is Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine safe in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine
INCI: COCOYL METHYL BETA-ALANINE
Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine (CAS 143476-08-8 (acid form); sodium salt: 68608-68-4 / 79121-83-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning; Dispersing/Emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
143476-08-8 (acid form); sodium salt: 68608-68-4 / 79121-83-8
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning; Dispersing/Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no specific restrictions. CIR reviewed amino acid alkyl amides class — concluded safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine allowed in the EU?
Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine do in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning; Dispersing/Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 143476-08-8 (acid form); sodium salt: 68608-68-4 / 79121-83-8.
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