Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide

INCI: COCOYL METHYL GLUCAMIDE

CAS Number
1591783-13-9
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Foam boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. ≤3% rinse-off, ≤5% leave-on
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA no specific restrictions. Not individually CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Penetration enhancement potential—formulators should evaluate whether co-ingredients' dermal absorption profiles change. Inhalation Category 4 (harmful if inhaled) and serious eye damage Category 1 flagged for neat material.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide safe in cosmetics?

Penetration enhancement potential—formulators should evaluate whether co-ingredients' dermal absorption profiles change. Inhalation Category 4 (harmful if inhaled) and serious eye damage Category 1 flagged for neat material. The EU classifies Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide allowed in the EU?

Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: ≤3% rinse-off, ≤5% leave-on. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide do in cosmetics?

Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Foam boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1591783-13-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide?

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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