Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate
INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate (CAS 68425-42-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, surfactant-cleansing (lactic acid salt of cocamidopropyl. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning, surfactant-cleansing (lactic acid salt of cocamidopropyl dimethylamine)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; TSCA status implied. No standalone CIR review; inherits group assessment status
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate allowed in the EU?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate do in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate functions as: Hair conditioning, surfactant-cleansing (lactic acid salt of cocamidopropyl dimethylamine). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68425-42-3.
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