Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Cocoate

INCI: DIETHYLAMINOETHYL PEG-5 COCOATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymeric/ethoxylated mixture)
Function
Surfactant (cleansing, foaming, emulsifying)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no 21 CFR restriction; CIR reviewed PEG fatty acid esters as safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation must be verified to comply with EU impurity limits (<30 mg/kg for 1,4-dioxane); diethylaminoethyl moiety adds cationic character requiring assessment of pH-dependent irritation potential.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Cocoate safe in cosmetics?

Potential 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residues from ethoxylation must be verified to comply with EU impurity limits (<30 mg/kg for 1,4-dioxane); diethylaminoethyl moiety adds cationic character requiring assessment of pH-dependent irritation potential. The EU classifies Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Cocoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Cocoate allowed in the EU?

Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Cocoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Cocoate do in cosmetics?

Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 Cocoate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, foaming, emulsifying). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric/ethoxylated mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylaminoethyl PEG-5 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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