TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen

INCI: TEA-COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

CAS Number
68952-16-9
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR: safe in present practices (assessed 1983, reaffirmed 2005)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Animal-derived (collagen source) – not COSMOS/vegan eligible; nitrosamine risk from TEA; declining commercial use; no current reported use concentrations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen safe in cosmetics?

Animal-derived (collagen source) – not COSMOS/vegan eligible; nitrosamine risk from TEA; declining commercial use; no current reported use concentrations The EU classifies TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen allowed in the EU?

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

What does TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen do in cosmetics?

TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68952-16-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen?

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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