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Surfactant

TEA-COCOATE

CAS 61790-64-5 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Triethanolamine soap of coconut fatty acids — a foaming cleanser. Effective but the TEA portion can form carcinogenic nitrosamines if mixed with nitrosating preservatives, and it can be drying.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective surfactant/cleanser
  • Generates rich foam
  • Common in shampoos and washes

Known concerns

  • TEA salt — risk of nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Can be drying or irritating in leave-on
  • Eye stinging

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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