Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-, N-coco acyl derivs.
What does it do?
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide?
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(methylamino)-, N-coco acyl derivs.
Is Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide do in cosmetic products?
Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, solvent, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cocoyl Methyl Glucamide is 1591783-13-9.
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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: 11/09/2015