Is Capramide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Capramide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Capramide DEA
Also known as: N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, Decanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, Capric acid diethanolamide, N,N-Diethylolcapramide, UNII-SHH19DQ1DH
INCI: CAPRAMIDE DEA
Capramide DEA (CAS 136-26-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing Agent. Reported NOAEL =200 mg/kg/d in rat (CIR Safety Assessment); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Capramide DEA is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H410, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.5%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu status/eu max; Chemicals: ghs classifications.signal word/hazard statement code
Function
Surfactant – Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing Agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)decanamide
InChIKey
BPXGKRUSMCVZAF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Capramide DEA.
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Capramide DEA. 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 | =200 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =200 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =380 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =380 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =380 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =380 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | developmental toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg/d | oral | rat | repeated dose toxicity | CIR Safety Assessment |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Capramide DEA — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Capramide DEA by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
12
Lowest NOAEL
200 mg/kg/d
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg/d
CIR Safety Assessment
Known Synonyms
N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Decanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Capric acid diethanolamide
N,N-Diethylolcapramide
UNII-SHH19DQ1DH
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Softener and conditioner
Foamant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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 NOAEL for Capramide DEA?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Capramide DEA is =200 mg/kg/d based on a developmental toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: CIR Safety Assessment.
Is Capramide DEA used outside cosmetics?
Capramide DEA also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Capramide DEA have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Capramide DEA is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H410, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.5%.
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