Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EU prohibited due to skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319) hazards. Nitrosamine formation risk in presence of nitrosating agents. Aquatic toxicity (H411). Permitted in US under CIR assessment for non-coloring hair care products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethyl Cocamine safe in cosmetics?
EU prohibited due to skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319) hazards. Nitrosamine formation risk in presence of nitrosating agents. Aquatic toxicity (H411). Permitted in US under CIR assessment for non-coloring hair care products. The EU classifies Dimethyl Cocamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Dimethyl Cocamine allowed in the EU?
Dimethyl Cocamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethyl Cocamine do in cosmetics?
Dimethyl Cocamine functions as: Antistatic agent, emulsion stabiliser. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-93-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Cocamine?
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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