Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Serious eye irritation potential flagged by NICNAS assessment — up to 5% in leave-on and up to 10% in rinse-off per NICNAS guidance. Ensure adequate rinsing in eye-area products. Minor impurity concerns (residual 3-dimethylaminopropylamine/DMAPA) typical of amidoamine-derived surfactants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coco-Hydroxysultaine safe in cosmetics?
Serious eye irritation potential flagged by NICNAS assessment — up to 5% in leave-on and up to 10% in rinse-off per NICNAS guidance. Ensure adequate rinsing in eye-area products. Minor impurity concerns (residual 3-dimethylaminopropylamine/DMAPA) typical of amidoamine-derived surfactants. The EU classifies Coco-Hydroxysultaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Coco-Hydroxysultaine allowed in the EU?
Coco-Hydroxysultaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Coco-Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetics?
Coco-Hydroxysultaine functions as: Antistatic, foam boosting, surfactant, cleansing, foam stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to group CAS 68139-30-0 (Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is the most-reviewed analog).
What is the Margin of Safety for Coco-Hydroxysultaine?
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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