Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine contamination is the primary concern; must not be used with nitrosating ingredients. Ethanolamine component has been assessed as safe in rinse-off products designed for brief use followed by thorough rinsing. The ethanolamine salt of coconut acid (coconut oil-derived fatty acids); acts as an ion pair that freely dissociates in water; cocoates are esterification products or salts of fatty acids from coconut oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Cocoate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine contamination is the primary concern; must not be used with nitrosating ingredients. Ethanolamine component has been assessed as safe in rinse-off products designed for brief use followed by thorough rinsing. The ethanolamine salt of coconut acid (coconut oil-derived fatty acids); acts as an ion pair that freely dissociates in water; cocoates are esterification products or salts of fatty acids from coconut oil The EU classifies MEA-Cocoate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for MEA-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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