Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Babassuamide DEA

INCI: BABASSUAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
124046-24-8
Function
Surfactant, foam boosting, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. The FDA does not prohibit DEA-based ingredients in cosmetics but has issued guidance noting the potential for nitrosamine contamination. The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has reviewed cocamide DEA analogs and deemed them safe with limits on nitrosamine content.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential formation of nitrosamines (carcinogenic) when DEA-based ingredients contact nitrosating agents. Must be formulated to minimize nitrosamine levels.. Derived from babassu oil fatty acids reacted with diethanolamine; provides foam stabilization and viscosity enhancement to cleansing formulations.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Babassuamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Potential formation of nitrosamines (carcinogenic) when DEA-based ingredients contact nitrosating agents. Must be formulated to minimize nitrosamine levels.. Derived from babassu oil fatty acids reacted with diethanolamine; provides foam stabilization and viscosity enhancement to cleansing formulations. The EU classifies Babassuamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Babassuamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Babassuamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Babassuamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Babassuamide DEA functions as: Surfactant, foam boosting, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-24-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Babassuamide 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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