Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate

INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE

CAS Number
68425-42-3
Function
Hair conditioning, surfactant-cleansing (lactic acid salt of cocamidopropyl dimethylamine)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Parent compound has insufficient CIR data; mild amine odor noted; primarily used in rinse-off formulations which mitigates risk; no standalone irritation or sensitization study available at typical use concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Parent compound has insufficient CIR data; mild amine odor noted; primarily used in rinse-off formulations which mitigates risk; no standalone irritation or sensitization study available at typical use concentrations The EU classifies Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate?

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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