Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine risk if nitrosating agents present; no nitrosating agents required. Cocamide DEA subject to California Proposition 65 warnings. IARC 2B classification for DEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cornamide/Cocamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine risk if nitrosating agents present; no nitrosating agents required. Cocamide DEA subject to California Proposition 65 warnings. IARC 2B classification for DEA. The EU classifies Cornamide/Cocamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cornamide/Cocamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cornamide/Cocamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA functions as: Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not independently assigned (blend of corn and coconut DEA amides).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cornamide/Cocamide 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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