TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate

INCI: TEA-PEG-3 COCAMIDE SULFATE

CAS Number
73246-94-3
Function
Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying, surfactant-hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed under TEA-containing ingredients โ€” safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk (Annex III/62); potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from PEG ethoxylation โ€” must verify purity

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

peg-ingredient eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk (Annex III/62); potential 1,4-dioxane contamination from PEG ethoxylation โ€” must verify purity The EU classifies TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate allowed in the EU?

TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate do in cosmetics?

TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide Sulfate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-emulsifying, surfactant-hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73246-94-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-PEG-3 Cocamide 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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