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DIPA-HYDROGENATED COCOATE.

Avoid / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

DIPA-Hydrogenated Cocoate is a diisopropanolamine salt derived from hydrogenated coconut fatty acids, primarily functioning as a surfactant to aid in cleansing and emulsification. It also contributes to the desired consistency of cosmetic formulations by acting as a viscosity controlling agent. However, its use is severely limited due to significant safety concerns and regulatory bans in key markets.

Summary

Surfactant Emulsifying Viscosity Controlling Cleansing

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a surfactant, DIPA-Hydrogenated Cocoate reduces the surface tension between immiscible phases, such as oil and water, thereby facilitating their stable mixture in an emulsion or assisting in the removal of oily impurities during cleansing. This dual action supports both formulation stability and effective skin purification. Additionally, it helps modulate the rheological properties of cosmetic products by influencing their viscosity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Being a derivative of a dialkanolamine, DIPA-Hydrogenated Cocoate exhibits a propensity for harmful nitrosamine formation when combined with nitrosating agents in a formulation, posing a significant stability and safety risk.

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Pregnancy
Caution
Sensitization risk Unknown

This ingredient, a diisopropanolamine (DIPA) salt, is a dialkanolamine derivative associated with notable safety concerns. It is explicitly banned for use in cosmetics under the EU Cosmetics Directive primarily due to documented risks concerning developmental and reproductive toxicity. A significant concern is its potential to form harmful nitrosamines when co-formulated with nitrosating agents, an issue highlighted by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) as early as 1999. While the FDA does not mandate pre-market approval for cosmetic ingredients, they generally advise consumers to review ingredient statements for DEA or DEA-related compounds due to the potential for nitrosamine formation, although the National Toxicology Program (NTP) has not established a direct link between DEA and cancer in humans.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to explicit bans in the EU Cosmetics Directive, significant concerns regarding developmental and reproductive toxicity, and the inherent risk of harmful nitrosamine formation, DIPA-Hydrogenated Cocoate is an ingredient Moumoujus advises avoiding in all formulations.

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