Is Almondamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Almondamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Almondamide DEA
INCI: ALMONDAMIDE DEA
Almondamide DEA (CAS 124046-18-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent (aqueous). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5% free DEA. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent (aqueous)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5% free DEA
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed DEA and its fatty acid amides — safe when formulated to be non-irritating, should not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds can form
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Almondamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Foamant
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Almondamide DEA.
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Foamant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Almondamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Almondamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5% free DEA. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Almondamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Almondamide DEA functions as: Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent (aqueous). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-18-0.
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