Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine contamination risk; mild to moderate skin/eye irritation potential; DEA-related organ toxicity concerns at sustained high exposure. An amphoteric-type surfactant (lauraminopropionic acid neutralized with DEA). Provides mild cleansing with conditioning and antistatic benefits. The lauraminopropionic acid portion is itself mild, but the DEA salt form triggers the EU prohibition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Lauraminopropionate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine contamination risk; mild to moderate skin/eye irritation potential; DEA-related organ toxicity concerns at sustained high exposure. An amphoteric-type surfactant (lauraminopropionic acid neutralized with DEA). Provides mild cleansing with conditioning and antistatic benefits. The lauraminopropionic acid portion is itself mild, but the DEA salt form triggers the EU prohibition. The EU classifies DEA-Lauraminopropionate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is DEA-Lauraminopropionate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Lauraminopropionate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Lauraminopropionate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Lauraminopropionate functions as: Surfactant, antistatic agent, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65104-36-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for DEA-Lauraminopropionate?
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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