Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
DEA-containing ingredient with risk of nitrosamine (NDELA) formation; must not be combined with nitrosating agents; SCCS considers this ingredient outside the standard fatty acid dialkanolamide class
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
DEA-containing ingredient with risk of nitrosamine (NDELA) formation; must not be combined with nitrosating agents; SCCS considers this ingredient outside the standard fatty acid dialkanolamide class The EU classifies Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA functions as: Surfactant – cleansing agent; foam booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68938-05-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA?
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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