Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk: DEA moiety can react with nitrosating agents; must not be used with nitrosating systems; finished product should be tested for NDELA; EU Annex III applies to secondary amine content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk: DEA moiety can react with nitrosating agents; must not be used with nitrosating systems; finished product should be tested for NDELA; EU Annex III applies to secondary amine content. The EU classifies Behenamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Behenamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Behenamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Behenamide DEA functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), foam boosting, pearlescent/opacifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70496-39-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Behenamide DEA?
adequate 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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