Why am I being warned about potential exposure to cocamide DEA?
- Cocamide DEA is on the Proposition 65 list because it can cause cancer. Exposure to cocamide DEA may increase the risk of cancer.
- Proposition 65 requires businesses to determine if they must provide a warning about exposure to listed chemicals.
What is cocamide DEA?
- Cocamide DEA is a colorless liquid used in cosmetics and personal care products such as bath oil, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dye. It is also used in some pet-care and household-cleaning products.
- The use of cocamide DEA has decreased in recent years.
How does exposure to cocamide DEA occur?
Exposure to cocamide DEA may occur by skin contact with products that contain the chemical.
How can I reduce my exposure to cocamide DEA?
- Read the product labels on cosmetics, personal care products, pet-care products and household cleaning products, and choose those without cocamide DEA.
For more information:
General Fact Sheets and Resources
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Scientific Information on Cocamide DEA
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)- “Coconut Oil Diethanolamine Condensate” section in Some Chemicals Present in Industrial and Consumer Products, Food, and Drinking-water (2013), vol. 101, pages 141-148.
- US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National Toxicology Program (NTP)
Proposition 65
- California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA)- Proposition 65: Background
- Proposition 65: The List of Chemicals
- Proposition 65: Fact Sheets
Related Chemical(s)
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