Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine contamination potential — MEA (monoethanolamine) residues can form nitrosamines in presence of nitrosating agents. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Article 17 requires <50 ppb secondary amine nitrosamine content. Mandate nitrosamine testing in finished product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyloctanamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine contamination potential — MEA (monoethanolamine) residues can form nitrosamines in presence of nitrosating agents. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Article 17 requires <50 ppb secondary amine nitrosamine content. Mandate nitrosamine testing in finished product. The EU classifies Butyloctanamide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Butyloctanamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Butyloctanamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyloctanamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Butyloctanamide MEA functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: ⚠ *Not confirmed in available sources — verify via CosIng Ref No.*.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyloctanamide MEA?
not established 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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