Cocobutyramido Hydroxysultaine

INCI: COCOBUTYRAMIDO HYDROXYSULTAINE

CAS Number
Not assigned / not publicly available
Function
Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting, emulsifying), solvent, viscosity controlling agent; amphoteric sultaine surfactant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions. Falls under the broader CIR-reviewed alkyl sultaines category

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) impurities can cause sensitization; suppliers must control to very low ppm levels. CIR conclusion is conditional: formulated to be non-sensitizing. Product-level HRIPT recommended for novel formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocobutyramido Hydroxysultaine safe in cosmetics?

DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) impurities can cause sensitization; suppliers must control to very low ppm levels. CIR conclusion is conditional: formulated to be non-sensitizing. Product-level HRIPT recommended for novel formulations. The EU classifies Cocobutyramido Hydroxysultaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocobutyramido Hydroxysultaine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocobutyramido Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetics?

Cocobutyramido Hydroxysultaine functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting, emulsifying), solvent, viscosity controlling agent; amphoteric sultaine surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not publicly available.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocobutyramido 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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