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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Tertiary amine - potential for nitrosamine formation if exposed to nitrosating agents (a critical concern in GMP manufacturing). Should comply with SCCS guidelines on secondary/tertiary amine impurities. Potential skin/eye irritant at higher concentrations.. N-methyl-N,N-dicocoalkylamine; a tertiary amine derived from coconut oil fatty acids. Cationic character provides substantivity to hair and antistatic effects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Dicocamine safe in cosmetics?
Tertiary amine - potential for nitrosamine formation if exposed to nitrosating agents (a critical concern in GMP manufacturing). Should comply with SCCS guidelines on secondary/tertiary amine impurities. Potential skin/eye irritant at higher concentrations.. N-methyl-N,N-dicocoalkylamine; a tertiary amine derived from coconut oil fatty acids. Cationic character provides substantivity to hair and antistatic effects. The EU classifies Methyl Dicocamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Dicocamine allowed in the EU?
Methyl Dicocamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Dicocamine do in cosmetics?
Methyl Dicocamine functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning, emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61788-62-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Dicocamine?
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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