Cocoyl Sarcosinamide DEA

INCI: COCOYL SARCOSINAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
68938-05-6
Function
Surfactant – cleansing agent; foam booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA permitted. CIR reviewed under DEA amides — safe in rinse-off products; safe ≤10% in leave-on; must not be used where N-nitroso compounds can form

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Safety Data

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

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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

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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