Is Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Also known as: EINECS 262-134-8, UNII-X4O854526J
INCI: BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine (CAS 60270-33-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning. NOAEL 15 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 60270-33-9 →
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319, H412, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic, Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]docosanamide
InChIKey
MNAZHGAWPCLLGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR 2019: 24 fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamines safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg body weight | oral | rabbit | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg body weight | oral | rabbit | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg body weight | oral | rabbit | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =5 mg/kg body weight | oral | rabbit | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =70 mg/kg body weight | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =70 mg/kg body weight | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =70 mg/kg body weight | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =70 mg/kg body weight | dermal | rabbit | repeated dose toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =100 mg/kg body weight | oral | rabbit | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
| NOAEL | =100 mg/kg body weight | oral | rabbit | developmental toxicity | CIR_vision_codex |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.32-0.48", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "behenyl_alcohol,lactic_acid", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "12-32", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "68-88", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-6.5", "viscosity_building_contribution": …
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "60270-33-9", "ingredient_class": "cationic_conditioner", "chemical_type": "quaternary_ammonium", "charge_density_meq_g": "medium", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "no", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "electrostatic_film_forming", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "long_chain", "…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "60270-33-3", "surfactant_type": "cationic", "chemical_class": "amine_oxide", "charge_at_use_ph": "positive", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.03326880704717504", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "54", "foam_quality": "minimal", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "47", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "4.043788287923578", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "poor", "sebum_removal_efficie…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
Regulatory Flags
ALLERGEN
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
16
Lowest NOAEL
5 mg/kg body weight
Highest NOAEL
200 mg/kg body weight
CIR_vision_codex
Known Synonyms
EINECS 262-134-8
UNII-X4O854526J
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Antistatic, Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60270-33-9.
What is the NOAEL for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine is =5 mg/kg body weight based on a developmental toxicity study via oral route in rabbit. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: CIR_vision_codex.
Is Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine used outside cosmetics?
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319, H412, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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