Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk—must never be combined with nitrosating agents. DEA linked to potential carcinogenicity in animal studies at high doses. IARC Group 2B (DEA itself). Industry trend is moving away from DEA-based surfactants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cornamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk—must never be combined with nitrosating agents. DEA linked to potential carcinogenicity in animal studies at high doses. IARC Group 2B (DEA itself). Industry trend is moving away from DEA-based surfactants. The EU classifies Cornamide DEA as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cornamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Cornamide DEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cornamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Cornamide DEA functions as: Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-25-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Cornamide DEA?
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.
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