Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
MEA has lower nitrosamine risk than DEA but should not be combined with nitrosating agents due to cleaner toxicological profile than DEA analogue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
MEA has lower nitrosamine risk than DEA but should not be combined with nitrosating agents due to cleaner toxicological profile than DEA analogue. The EU classifies Behenamide MEA as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Behenamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Behenamide MEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Behenamide MEA functions as: Surfactant, foam boosting, viscosity controlling, hair and skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94109-05-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Behenamide MEA?
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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