PEG-8 Cocamine

INCI: PEG-8 COCAMINE

CAS Number
61791-14-8 (generic PEG cocamine series)
Function
Surfactant, antistatic agent, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA. CIR initially found data insufficient, later concluded safe with conditions.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

CIR flagged data gaps in original assessment; amine functionality presents higher irritation and sensitization risk compared to non-amine PEGs; mandatory impurity controls for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide; lower PEG cocamines (PEG-2) showed higher acute toxicity.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen peg-ingredient

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEG-8 Cocamine safe in cosmetics?

CIR flagged data gaps in original assessment; amine functionality presents higher irritation and sensitization risk compared to non-amine PEGs; mandatory impurity controls for 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide; lower PEG cocamines (PEG-2) showed higher acute toxicity. The EU classifies PEG-8 Cocamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PEG-8 Cocamine allowed in the EU?

PEG-8 Cocamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PEG-8 Cocamine do in cosmetics?

PEG-8 Cocamine functions as: Surfactant, antistatic agent, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-14-8 (generic PEG cocamine series).

What is the Margin of Safety for PEG-8 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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