Cocamine Oxide

INCI: COCAMINE OXIDE

CAS Number
61788-90-7 (coco alkyldimethylamine oxide) ; Cocamidopropylamine Oxide variant: 68155-09-9
Function
Surfactant – Foam boosting, Hydrotrope, Cleansing, Hair conditioning, Antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes TSCA listed; FDA permitted; CIR reviewed (2008 amended final report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Acute oral LD50: 500–1000 mg/kg (rats); acute dermal LD50: >2174 mg/kg (rats); 28-day oral study showed hemolytic anemia at ≥150 mg/kg/day (NOEL=15 mg/kg/day); 81.5% concentration caused severe rabbit eye irritation; no reproductive/developmental toxicity data; leave-on use flagged as data-deficient by CIR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?

Acute oral LD50: 500–1000 mg/kg (rats); acute dermal LD50: >2174 mg/kg (rats); 28-day oral study showed hemolytic anemia at ≥150 mg/kg/day (NOEL=15 mg/kg/day); 81.5% concentration caused severe rabbit eye irritation; no reproductive/developmental toxicity data; leave-on use flagged as data-deficient by CIR. The EU classifies Cocamine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocamine Oxide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocamine Oxide do in cosmetics?

Cocamine Oxide functions as: Surfactant – Foam boosting, Hydrotrope, Cleansing, Hair conditioning, Antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-90-7 (coco alkyldimethylamine oxide) ; Cocamidopropylamine Oxide variant: 68155-09-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocamine Oxide?

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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