Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Morpholine ring raises theoretical nitrosamine concern; morpholine can form N-nitrosomorpholine, a potent carcinogen. Nitrosamine contamination testing highly recommended. Heavy metals specification: Pb ≤20 mg/kg, As ≤3 mg/kg. Environmental hazard flag: may be hazardous to aquatic environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coco-Morpholine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Morpholine ring raises theoretical nitrosamine concern; morpholine can form N-nitrosomorpholine, a potent carcinogen. Nitrosamine contamination testing highly recommended. Heavy metals specification: Pb ≤20 mg/kg, As ≤3 mg/kg. Environmental hazard flag: may be hazardous to aquatic environment. The EU classifies Coco-Morpholine Oxide as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Coco-Morpholine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Coco-Morpholine Oxide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Coco-Morpholine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Coco-Morpholine Oxide functions as: Antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting, hydrotrope). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68784-65-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Coco-Morpholine Oxide?
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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