Cocoyl Argininamide

INCI: COCOYL ARGININAMIDE

CAS Number
| Cocoyl Adipic Acid/TMP Copolymer
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing Agent; Hair-Conditioning Agent; Antimicrobial Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions; CIR Panel assessed amino acid alkyl amides as a group in 2013 and concluded they are safe when formulated to be nonirritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR conclusion is conditional: must be formulated to be nonirritating. Arginine-based surfactants can have antimicrobial activity — ensure compatibility with preservative efficacy testing. Related ingredient PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate (CAS 95370-65-3) has more published safety data and should not be confused with this ingredient.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoyl Argininamide safe in cosmetics?

CIR conclusion is conditional: must be formulated to be nonirritating. Arginine-based surfactants can have antimicrobial activity — ensure compatibility with preservative efficacy testing. Related ingredient PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate (CAS 95370-65-3) has more published safety data and should not be confused with this ingredient. The EU classifies Cocoyl Argininamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocoyl Argininamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cocoyl Argininamide do in cosmetics?

Cocoyl Argininamide functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing Agent; Hair-Conditioning Agent; Antimicrobial Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Cocoyl Adipic Acid/TMP Copolymer.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Argininamide?

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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