Cocamide DEA

High Concern

Surfactant

Also known as

cocamide deacocamide diethanolamine

The concern

IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen. California Proposition 65 listed. Formed when coconut oil is treated with diethanolamine. Common in shampoos and soaps.

Read the source: IARC / California OEHHA

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Cocamide DEA
cocamide dea
cocamide diethanolamine

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — IARC / California OEHHA

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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