Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine
INCI: HYDROXYETHYL CARBOXYMETHYL COCAMIDOPROPYLAMINE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Amphoteric surfactant structurally related to cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), a known sensitizer due to manufacturing impurities (DMAPA, amidoamine). No CIR monograph identified. Request impurity profile from supplier. Limited published toxicological data — may require additional testing for CPSR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine safe in cosmetics?
Amphoteric surfactant structurally related to cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), a known sensitizer due to manufacturing impurities (DMAPA, amidoamine). No CIR monograph identified. Request impurity profile from supplier. Limited published toxicological data — may require additional testing for CPSR. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine allowed in the EU?
Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine do in cosmetics?
Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine functions as: Cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant (foam boosting). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine?
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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