Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate

INCI: TEA-COCOYL GLYCINATE

CAS Number
68911-79-5
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR: safe in present practices (amino acid alkyl amides group)

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 2.5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 0.4 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 0.4 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 2 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 1.25 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 100 ppm oral rat oral REACH
LOAEL 30 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 100 ppm oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 4 mg/kg bw/day oral - oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine risk from TEA; must not combine with nitrosating systems; secondary amine ≤0.5%

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine risk from TEA; must not combine with nitrosating systems; secondary amine ≤0.5% The EU classifies TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foaming, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68911-79-5.

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

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.

What is the NOAEL for TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for TEA-Cocoyl Glycinate is 2.5 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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