Good UV Filter / Sunscreen Sensitization Data

Cocamide DEA

INCI: COCAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
68603-42-9
Function
UV filter
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: SQ - IJT 32(Suppl. 1):36-58, 2013

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Cocamide DEA based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
moderate
Allergen Class
surfactant
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
1.5%
Cross-reactivity Group
amidoamine-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: NACDG; IVDK; ESSCA

Expert Verdict

Good safety profile within approved limits. Restricted in EU with 2% concentration limit.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

EU Restricted eu_children_restricted fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Good safety profile within approved limits. Restricted in EU with 2% concentration limit. The EU classifies Cocamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Cocamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Cocamide DEA functions as: UV filter. It is classified as a UV Filter / Sunscreen in our database. CAS number: 68603-42-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamide DEA?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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