Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Apricotamide DEA

INCI: APRICOTAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
185123-36-8
Function
Foam boosting, surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded diethanolamides (including Apricotamide DEA) are safe when formulated to be non-irritating and when free DEA does not exceed safe levels. Must not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds can form

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Prohibited in EU due to N-Nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) formation risk when combined with nitrosating agents; free DEA content in raw material must be controlled (analogous cocamide DEA contains 4-14% free DEA); skin amidases can release DEA in vivo; NTP 2-year dermal studies on related DEA amides showed hepatic and renal effects at high doses.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apricotamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Prohibited in EU due to N-Nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) formation risk when combined with nitrosating agents; free DEA content in raw material must be controlled (analogous cocamide DEA contains 4-14% free DEA); skin amidases can release DEA in vivo; NTP 2-year dermal studies on related DEA amides showed hepatic and renal effects at high doses. The EU classifies Apricotamide DEA as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Apricotamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Apricotamide DEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Apricotamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Apricotamide DEA functions as: Foam boosting, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 185123-36-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Apricotamide DEA?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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