Cocamide Methyl MEA

INCI: COCAMIDE METHYL MEA

CAS Number
866889-75-0
Function
Foam boosting, foam stabilizing, viscosity building, wetting, cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use. No CIR standalone review. Used by P&G, Unilever, and other major manufacturers.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicological data as a relatively new INCI; shelf life 12 months under proper storage; biodegradability rate up to 97% indicating favorable environmental profile.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamide Methyl MEA safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicological data as a relatively new INCI; shelf life 12 months under proper storage; biodegradability rate up to 97% indicating favorable environmental profile. The EU classifies Cocamide Methyl MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocamide Methyl MEA allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocamide Methyl MEA do in cosmetics?

Cocamide Methyl MEA functions as: Foam boosting, foam stabilizing, viscosity building, wetting, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 866889-75-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamide Methyl MEA?

adequate 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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