Dicocamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amines, dicoco alkyl
What does it do?
Dicocamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Dicocamine is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 411), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dicocamine?
Dicocamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amines, dicoco alkyl
Is Dicocamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Dicocamine is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dicocamine do in cosmetic products?
Dicocamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Dicocamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dicocamine is 61789-76-2.
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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