Cocamide DEA
Surfactant
Cocamide DEA is a type of soap-making ingredient that helps create a rich lather. It's often used in personal care products like shampoos and body washes.
Source: EWG Skin Deep
Cocamide DEA has been linked to potential carcinogenic effects, but the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified it as 'not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans'.
Farmasino Cocamide DEA 6501 Surfactant Cocamide DEA 85% Cosmetic Grade CAS 68603-42-9
Henry Scott Ryan Tucker
r/Health
Carcinogen Outlawed in Calif Found in 98 Shampoos, Soaps – Products sold by major retailers have cocamide DEA, a form of coconut oil. “Most believe products are tested for safety, but consumers need to know they could be doused with a cancer-causing chemical every time they shower or shampoo.”
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Last updated: May 16, 2026