Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate
INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE LACTATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk with morpholine-based structures. N-nitroso impurities were not detected in the isostearamidopropyl analogue. Free morpholine content must be less than 0.1%. CIR data insufficient for leave-on formulations. DMAPA impurity risk present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk with morpholine-based structures. N-nitroso impurities were not detected in the isostearamidopropyl analogue. Free morpholine content must be less than 0.1%. CIR data insufficient for leave-on formulations. DMAPA impurity risk present. The EU classifies Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate allowed in the EU?
Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate do in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamidopropyl Morpholine Lactate?
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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