Is Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA
INCI: COCOYL SARCOSINAMIDE DEA
Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA (CAS 68938-05-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing agent; foam booster. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent; foam booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted. CIR reviewed under DEA amides — safe in rinse-off products; safe ≤10% in leave-on; must not be used where N-nitroso compounds can form
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent; foam booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68938-05-6.
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