TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate

INCI: TEA-COCOYL ALANINATE

CAS Number
90170-80-2
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR: safe in present practices when formulated to be non-irritating (amino acid alkyl amides group, 115 ingredients)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine risk; avoid nitrosating systems; not recommended for prolonged-contact children's products; secondary amine ≤0.5%, nitrosamine ≤50 µg/kg

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine risk; avoid nitrosating systems; not recommended for prolonged-contact children's products; secondary amine ≤0.5%, nitrosamine ≤50 µg/kg The EU classifies TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90170-80-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate?

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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