Surfactant
DIETHYLAMINOETHYL COCOATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A coconut fatty-acid ester of diethylaminoethanol used for mild cleansing and hair conditioning. The amine head group can form nitrosamines if formulated with nitrosating agents.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cationic conditioning at low pH
- Mild cleansing in hair products
- Provides static control
Known concerns
- Tertiary amine — nitrosamine formation risk if paired with nitrosating agents
- Eye and mucous-membrane irritation
- Requires careful pH control
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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