Is TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate safe in cosmetics?
TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate
INCI: TEA-PEG-3 COCAMIDE SULFATE
TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate (CAS 73246-94-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying, surfactant-hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed under TEA-containing ingredients — safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - body hygiene - body wash
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate allowed in the EU?
TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate do in cosmetics?
TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying, surfactant-hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73246-94-3.
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