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Surfactant

COCAMIDE DIPA

CAS - Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A coconut-derived foam booster. Like other secondary-amine surfactants (DEA, MEA, DIPA), it can form nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating ingredients — a known concern.

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster
  • Viscosity builder
  • Coconut-derived

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine formation potential
  • Restricted with nitrosating ingredients
  • Class concern shared with DEA

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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