Is Azelamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Azelamide MEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Azelamide MEA
INCI: AZELAMIDE MEA
Azelamide MEA (CAS 242132-61-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling. Also. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling. Also functions as a skin-brightening and anti-sebum active
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
9-(2-hydroxyethylamino)-9-oxononanoic acid
InChIKey
VEDNSEZGQMNNER-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has evaluated this ingredient with the N-nitrosamine formation caveat
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Azelamide MEA.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Azelamide MEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Azelamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Azelamide MEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Azelamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Azelamide MEA functions as: Surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling. Also functions as a skin-brightening and anti-sebum active. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 242132-61-2.
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