Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate

INCI: DIETHYLAMINOETHYL COCOATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (mixture; related PEG-5 variant listed on CosIng)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Tertiary amine with lower nitrosamine risk than secondary amines; confirm absence of free diethylamine impurity; potential skin/eye irritation typical of surfactants; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

Tertiary amine with lower nitrosamine risk than secondary amines; confirm absence of free diethylamine impurity; potential skin/eye irritation typical of surfactants; formulate to be non-irritating per CIR guidance The EU classifies Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate allowed in the EU?

Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (mixture; related PEG-5 variant listed on CosIng).

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylaminoethyl Cocoate?

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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