Is Behenamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Behenamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Behenamide DEA
Also known as: Docosanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, Behenoyl diethanolamide
INCI: BEHENAMIDE DEA
Behenamide DEA (CAS 70496-39-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), foam boosting, pearlescent/opacifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing), foam boosting, pearlescent/opacifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR reviewed DEA-containing ingredients with conditions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenamide DEA.
Known Synonyms
Docosanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Behenoyl diethanolamide
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Foamant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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