Capramide DEA

INCI: CAPRAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
136-26-5
Function
Surfactant – Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Conditional — MoS adequate only when nitrosamine-free formulation is verified and concentration limits respected

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk requires verification of nitrosamine-free formulation and batch-by-batch monitoring of free DEA content; EU Annex III compliance testing mandatory; restricted or banned by several retailers with clean beauty standards.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Capramide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk requires verification of nitrosamine-free formulation and batch-by-batch monitoring of free DEA content; EU Annex III compliance testing mandatory; restricted or banned by several retailers with clean beauty standards. The EU classifies Capramide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Capramide DEA allowed in the EU?

Capramide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Capramide DEA do in cosmetics?

Capramide DEA functions as: Surfactant – Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 136-26-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Capramide DEA?

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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