Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate

INCI: DI-TEA-COCAMIDE DIACETATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned
Function
Chelating agent, cleansing surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — DEA/TEA-containing cosmetic ingredients subject to CIR monitoring for nitrosamine formation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk: TEA + secondary amine can yield NDELA; must confirm less than 50 µg/kg nitrosamines in finished product; do not combine with nitrosating agents; store in nitrite-free packaging

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk: TEA + secondary amine can yield NDELA; must confirm less than 50 µg/kg nitrosamines in finished product; do not combine with nitrosating agents; store in nitrite-free packaging The EU classifies Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate allowed in the EU?

Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate do in cosmetics?

Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate functions as: Chelating agent, cleansing surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Di-TEA-Cocamide Diacetate?

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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