Is Apricotamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Apricotamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Apricotamide DEA
INCI: APRICOTAMIDE DEA
Apricotamide DEA (CAS 185123-36-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Foam boosting, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Foam boosting, surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Apricotamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Apricotamide DEA.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Foamant
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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