Is TEA-Cocamide Diacetate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-Cocamide Diacetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-Cocamide Diacetate
INCI: TEA-COCAMIDE DIACETATE
TEA-Cocamide Diacetate (CAS Not individually assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing; Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Related cocamide DEA was reviewed by CIR — safe in rinse-off at <10%; IARC classifies cocamide DEA as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic). TEA variant has less DEA concern but shares structural similarities
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-Cocamide Diacetate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TEA-Cocamide Diacetate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Cocamide Diacetate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Cocamide Diacetate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Cocamide Diacetate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Cocamide Diacetate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.
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