Is Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide safe in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide
INCI: COCOYL METHYL GLUCAMIDE
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide (CAS 1591783-13-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing; Foam boosting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max ≤3% rinse-off, ≤5% leave-on. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Foam boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
≤3% rinse-off, ≤5% leave-on
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA no specific restrictions. Not individually CIR-reviewed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Solvent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the concentration of the chemical is intended to...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide allowed in the EU?
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: ≤3% rinse-off, ≤5% leave-on. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide do in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Foam boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1591783-13-9.
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