Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine

INCI: COCOYL METHYL BETA-ALANINE

CAS Number
143476-08-8 (acid form); sodium salt: 68608-68-4 / 79121-83-8
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning; Dispersing/Emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA — no specific restrictions. CIR reviewed amino acid alkyl amides class — concluded safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Good safety profile with minimal skin irritation concerns at standard concentrations. Exercise caution in high-concentration leave-on formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine safe in cosmetics?

Good safety profile with minimal skin irritation concerns at standard concentrations. Exercise caution in high-concentration leave-on formulations. The EU classifies Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine allowed in the EU?

Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine do in cosmetics?

Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Skin Conditioning; Dispersing/Emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 143476-08-8 (acid form); sodium salt: 68608-68-4 / 79121-83-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alanine?

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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