Is Cornamide/Cocamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA
INCI: CORNAMIDE/COCAMIDE DEA
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA (CAS Not independently assigned (blend of corn and coconut DEA amides)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not independently assigned (blend of corn and coconut DEA amides)
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Function
Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; falls under CIR Cocamide DEA review - safe in rinse-off; ≤10% in leave-on; no nitrosating agents
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cornamide/Cocamide DEA.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cornamide/Cocamide DEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cornamide/Cocamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cornamide/Cocamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA functions as: Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned (blend of corn and coconut DEA amides).
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