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Surfactant

COCOYL SARCOSINAMIDE DEA

CAS 68938-05-6 Updated
42

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A coconut-derived sarcosine amide reacted with diethanolamine, used as a foam booster and viscosity builder. The DEA chemistry is regulated in the EU and Prop 65-listed because of nitrosamine-forming potential.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Boosts foam in cleansers
  • Adds viscosity
  • Compatible with anionic surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • DEA-class nitrosamine formation risk
  • EU Cosmetic Regulation restricts free DEA
  • Possible eye irritation in concentrated forms

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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