TEA-Cocamide Diacetate

INCI: TEA-COCAMIDE DIACETATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing; Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Related cocamide DEA was reviewed by CIR — safe in rinse-off at <10%; IARC classifies cocamide DEA as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic). TEA variant has less DEA concern but shares structural similarities

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

NDELA formation risk (critical — diacetate/amide linkage); structurally related to cocamide DEA (IARC 2B); limit to rinse-off use; must not be used with nitrosating agents

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Cocamide Diacetate safe in cosmetics?

NDELA formation risk (critical — diacetate/amide linkage); structurally related to cocamide DEA (IARC 2B); limit to rinse-off use; must not be used with nitrosating agents The EU classifies TEA-Cocamide Diacetate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is TEA-Cocamide Diacetate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Cocamide Diacetate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Cocamide Diacetate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Cocamide Diacetate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing; Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Cocamide Diacetate?

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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