Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride

INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINAMIDE MEA CHLORIDE

CAS Number
164288-56-6
Function
Cationic surfactant — cleansing; foam boosting; antistatic; conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; CIR reviewed under ethanolamides group — safe when formulated to be non-irritating; must avoid N-nitroso compound formation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Strong irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory system reported for concentrated/solid form; must avoid N-nitroso compound formation; quaternary ammonium with ecotoxicity concern to aquatic environments; limited independent safety data relies on read-across; heavy metal limits: Pb ≤20 mg/kg, As ≤3 mg/kg

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Strong irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory system reported for concentrated/solid form; must avoid N-nitroso compound formation; quaternary ammonium with ecotoxicity concern to aquatic environments; limited independent safety data relies on read-across; heavy metal limits: Pb ≤20 mg/kg, As ≤3 mg/kg The EU classifies Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride allowed in the EU?

Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride do in cosmetics?

Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride functions as: Cationic surfactant — cleansing; foam boosting; antistatic; conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 164288-56-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride?

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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