Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published safety data — CPSR assessor will require read-across justification from structurally analogous amphoteric surfactants (e.g., cocaminopropionic acid, cocamidopropyl betaine); specify purity and impurity profile; no SCCS opinion available
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocaminobutyric Acid safe in cosmetics?
Limited published safety data — CPSR assessor will require read-across justification from structurally analogous amphoteric surfactants (e.g., cocaminopropionic acid, cocamidopropyl betaine); specify purity and impurity profile; no SCCS opinion available The EU classifies Cocaminobutyric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cocaminobutyric Acid allowed in the EU?
Cocaminobutyric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocaminobutyric Acid do in cosmetics?
Cocaminobutyric Acid functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair conditioning agent (amphoteric surfactant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68649-05-8 (N-coco alkyl derivatives of 4-aminobutyric acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cocaminobutyric Acid?
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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