Good Surfactant Sensitization Data

Cocamide MEA

INCI: COCAMIDE MEA

CAS Number
68140-00-1
Function
Surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: SQ

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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 MEA based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
surfactant
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.5%
Cross-reactivity Group
amidoamine-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: NACDG; IVDK; ESSCA

Expert Verdict

Good safety profile with generally recognized safety for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamide MEA safe in cosmetics?

Good safety profile with generally recognized safety for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Cocamide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocamide MEA allowed in the EU?

Cocamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocamide MEA do in cosmetics?

Cocamide MEA functions as: Surfactant. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68140-00-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamide MEA?

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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