Is Cocaminobutyric Acid safe in cosmetics?
Cocaminobutyric Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocaminobutyric Acid
INCI: COCAMINOBUTYRIC ACID
Cocaminobutyric Acid (CAS 68649-05-8 (N-coco alkyl derivatives of 4-aminobutyric acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair conditioning agent (amphoteric surfactant). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
68649-05-8 (N-coco alkyl derivatives of 4-aminobutyric acid)
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Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair conditioning agent (amphoteric surfactant)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocaminobutyric Acid.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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