TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein

INCI: TEA-COCOYL HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN

CAS Number
68952-17-0
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed under hydrolyzed protein surfactants – safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Soy allergen risk – must consider for allergen-sensitive consumers; nitrosamine risk from TEA; hydrolyzed protein sensitization incidents have been documented in literature (notably wheat protein); not suitable for soy-allergic individuals

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein safe in cosmetics?

Soy allergen risk – must consider for allergen-sensitive consumers; nitrosamine risk from TEA; hydrolyzed protein sensitization incidents have been documented in literature (notably wheat protein); not suitable for soy-allergic individuals The EU classifies TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein allowed in the EU?

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

What does TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein do in cosmetics?

TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68952-17-0.

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

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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