Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate

INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE PROPIONATE

CAS Number
68425-43-4
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant–cleansing (propionic acid salt of cocamidopropyl dimethylamine)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted; TSCA listed. No standalone CIR review

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate is a permitted surfactant with moderate safety profile and low absorption, approved for use in cosmetics in both EU and US markets.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate safe in cosmetics?

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate is a permitted surfactant with moderate safety profile and low absorption, approved for use in cosmetics in both EU and US markets. The EU classifies Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate allowed in the EU?

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate do in cosmetics?

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant–cleansing (propionic acid salt of cocamidopropyl dimethylamine). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68425-43-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine Propionate?

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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