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Surfactant

COCAMIDE DEA

CAS 68603-42-9 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A DEA-based foam booster flagged by IARC as possibly carcinogenic. Can form nitrosamines in formula — avoid where possible.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster and viscosity builder in cleansers

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 2B: possibly carcinogenic to humans
  • Can form carcinogenic nitrosamines with nitrosating agents
  • California Prop 65 listed
  • EU requires nitrosamine controls

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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