TEA-Coco Sulfate

INCI: TEA-COCO SULFATE

CAS Number
68815-56-5
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR assessed safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk from TEA secondary amine impurities; can strip natural oils causing dryness/irritation; must not be used with nitrosating agents

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Coco Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk from TEA secondary amine impurities; can strip natural oils causing dryness/irritation; must not be used with nitrosating agents The EU classifies TEA-Coco Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Coco Sulfate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Coco Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Coco Sulfate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Coco Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68815-56-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Coco Sulfate?

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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