Is MEA-Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Cocoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Cocoate
Also known as: Coconut oil acids, ethanolamine salt, Coconut oil fatty acids, ethanolamine salt, EINECS 266-105-0
INCI: MEA-COCOATE
MEA-Cocoate (CAS 66071-80-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - cleansing agent; surfactant - foam booster. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant - cleansing agent; surfactant - foam booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; CIR assessed coconut acid as "safe as used"
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Cocoate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MEA-Cocoate.
Known Synonyms
Coconut oil acids, ethanolamine salt
Coconut oil fatty acids, ethanolamine salt
EINECS 266-105-0
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory Lists
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry detergent; Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Cocoate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Cocoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Cocoate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Cocoate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing agent; surfactant - foam booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 66071-80-5.
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