Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate

INCI: POTASSIUM DIHYDROXYETHYL COCAMINE OXIDE PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned; parent compound (Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide) CAS: 61791-47-7
Function
Hair Conditioning, Cleansing Agent, Surfactant – Foam Boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed PEGs Cocamine and related ingredients; the broader cocamine oxide class assessed safe with qualifications

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Coconut-derived surfactant with potential for coco-allergen co-presence; amine oxide class requires pH-appropriate formulation with rinse-off use preferred.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Coconut-derived surfactant with potential for coco-allergen co-presence; amine oxide class requires pH-appropriate formulation with rinse-off use preferred. The EU classifies Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate functions as: Hair Conditioning, Cleansing Agent, Surfactant – Foam Boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned; parent compound (Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide) CAS: 61791-47-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Dihydroxyethyl Cocamine Oxide Phosphate?

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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