Cocamide Dipa
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Cocamide Dipa is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Cocamide Dipa is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 60). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cocamide Dipa?
Cocamide Dipa is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Cocamide Dipa allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Cocamide Dipa is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocamide Dipa do in cosmetic products?
Cocamide Dipa is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Cocamide Dipa?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cocamide Dipa is -.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010