Is Babassuamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Babassuamide MEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Babassuamide MEA
Also known as: Benzenemethanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl, N-babassu oil acyl derivs., chlorides, 1-Propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-phenylmethyl-3-[(1-oxobabassu) amino]-, chloride
INCI: BABASSUAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE
Babassuamide MEA (CAS 124046-05-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. Also used as an antimicrobial,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 124046-05-5 →
Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. Also used as an antimicrobial, emulsifying, and dispersing agent in broader industrial applications.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. No specific prohibition or restriction for cosmetic use.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Babassuamide MEA.
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Babassuamide MEA.
Known Synonyms
Benzenemethanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl, N-babassu oil acyl derivs., chlorides
1-Propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-phenylmethyl-3-[(1-oxobabassu) amino]-, chloride
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassuamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Babassuamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassuamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Babassuamide MEA functions as: Antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. Also used as an antimicrobial, emulsifying, and dispersing agent in broader industrial applications.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-05-5.
Compliance Tools
Check Babassuamide MEA compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across multiple jurisdictions
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions
Related Ingredients
Almond Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Excellent
Same category
Emollient; emulsifying; skin conditio...
Almond Oil PEG-8 Esters
Excellent
Same category
Emollient; emulsifying; skin conditio...
Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Excellent
Same category
Emollient, emulsifying, skin conditio...
Beheneth-2
Excellent
Same category
Emulsifying (co-emulsifier, W/O suppo...
Brassica Glycerides
Excellent
Same category
Emollient, Co-emulsifier, Viscosity A...
C12-16 Alcohols
Excellent
Same category
Emollient; Emulsifier; Viscosity incr...
(20S)-Protopanaxadiol
Moderate
Similar safety
(Cnidium Officinale/Coptis Chinensis/Glycyrrhiza Uralensis) Root Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning
(Cryptomeria Japonica/Chamaecyparis Obtusa) Stem Ferment Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant
(Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning
(Lepidium Meyenii/Sarcodon Aspratus) Root Water
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning
(Licorice/Reynoutria Japonica) Root/Stem Extract
Moderate
Similar safety
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Almond Oil PEG-6 Esters
Good
Chemical family
surfactant - emulsifying, skin condit...
Almondamide DEA
Moderate
Chemical family
Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity...
Avocadamide DEA
Moderate
Chemical family
Non-ionic surfactant; foam boosting; ...
Is Babassuamide MEA in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Babassuamide MEA in your formulation.