Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Dioleate

INCI: DIHYDROXYETHYL COCAMINE DIOLEATE

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (complex ester mixture; related to cocamine family)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted. CIR reviewed PEGs Cocamine family and found insufficient data initially, then safe as used with conditions.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Coconut-derived ingredient listed in China CFDA inventory with historical use levels at or below 2%. Potential for coco-diethanolamide impurity (DEA concern); nitrosamine-free certification recommended.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Dioleate safe in cosmetics?

Coconut-derived ingredient listed in China CFDA inventory with historical use levels at or below 2%. Potential for coco-diethanolamide impurity (DEA concern); nitrosamine-free certification recommended. The EU classifies Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Dioleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Dioleate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Dioleate do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Dioleate functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (complex ester mixture; related to cocamine family).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Dioleate?

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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