Is PEG-10 Cocamine safe in cosmetics?
PEG-10 Cocamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PEG-10 Cocamine
INCI: PEG-10 COCAMINE
PEG-10 Cocamine (CAS 61791-14-8 (generic)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifying agent, antistatic agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifying agent, antistatic agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Initially data insufficient (1999); re-reviewed 2015 — safe when formulated to be non-irritating, with minimized hydroperoxide formation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PEG-10 Cocamine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PEG-10 Cocamine.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PEG-10 Cocamine allowed in the EU?
PEG-10 Cocamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PEG-10 Cocamine do in cosmetics?
PEG-10 Cocamine functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent, antistatic agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-14-8 (generic).
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