Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Cocamine

INCI: COCAMINE

CAS Number
61788-46-3
Function
Antistatic agent, Surfactant - Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes TSCA listed; FDA permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Cocamine. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 3.25 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
LOAEL 0.3 other dermal rat dermal REACH
LOAEL 62.5 other oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL ca.10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
LOAEL 12.5 other oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 3.25 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 12.5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 62.5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL ca.10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Primary fatty amine with GHS H315 (skin irritation) and H318 (serious eye damage) hazards; must be formulated at appropriate dilution with concentration-dependent irritation; CPSR must address use level justification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamine safe in cosmetics?

Primary fatty amine with GHS H315 (skin irritation) and H318 (serious eye damage) hazards; must be formulated at appropriate dilution with concentration-dependent irritation; CPSR must address use level justification. The EU classifies Cocamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Cocamine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocamine do in cosmetics?

Cocamine functions as: Antistatic agent, Surfactant - Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-46-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamine?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Cocamine?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Cocamine is 3.25 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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