Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide

INCI: BISHYDROXYETHYL BISCETYL MALONAMIDE

CAS Number
149591-38-8
Function
Skin conditioning agent (ceramide mimic / pseudo-ceramide); used in skin creams, shampoos, conditioners, makeup, sun care
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes No specific CIR monograph; not FDA-restricted; used commercially since 1993

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide. 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 15 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
LOAEL 150 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Reproductive Toxicity Category 3 (R62) with ovarian corpora lutea apoptosis and granulomata observed at 150-1000 mg/kg/day oral. Foetal narrow/flattened heads at 1000 mg/kg/day (13% of foetuses, 7/9 litters). Liver hepatocyte necrosis at high dose. Accumulates in liver, spleen, adrenals, and ovaries with very slow tissue clearance. Despite negligible dermal absorption providing a wide safety margin, the R62 classification mandates disclosure and risk assessment in any CPSR.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide safe in cosmetics?

Reproductive Toxicity Category 3 (R62) with ovarian corpora lutea apoptosis and granulomata observed at 150-1000 mg/kg/day oral. Foetal narrow/flattened heads at 1000 mg/kg/day (13% of foetuses, 7/9 litters). Liver hepatocyte necrosis at high dose. Accumulates in liver, spleen, adrenals, and ovaries with very slow tissue clearance. Despite negligible dermal absorption providing a wide safety margin, the R62 classification mandates disclosure and risk assessment in any CPSR. The EU classifies Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide allowed in the EU?

Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide do in cosmetics?

Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide functions as: Skin conditioning agent (ceramide mimic / pseudo-ceramide); used in skin creams, shampoos, conditioners, makeup, sun care. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 149591-38-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Bishydroxyethyl Biscetyl Malonamide is 15 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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