Dicocamine

INCI: DICOCAMINE

CAS Number
61789-76-2 (verify against supplier CoA)
Function
Surfactant, emulsifier, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, no CFR restriction; VCRP-reported use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Secondary/tertiary amine with potential for nitrosamine formation in presence of nitrosating agents. Must comply with EU guidance on nitrosamine contamination (max 50 µg/kg) and ensure raw material is free of nitrosamine precursors. Limited published toxicology data; supplier safety dossier required.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dicocamine safe in cosmetics?

Secondary/tertiary amine with potential for nitrosamine formation in presence of nitrosating agents. Must comply with EU guidance on nitrosamine contamination (max 50 µg/kg) and ensure raw material is free of nitrosamine precursors. Limited published toxicology data; supplier safety dossier required. The EU classifies Dicocamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dicocamine allowed in the EU?

Dicocamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dicocamine do in cosmetics?

Dicocamine functions as: Surfactant, emulsifier, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-76-2 (verify against supplier CoA).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dicocamine?

not established 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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