Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk; no major additional toxicity flags beyond the DEA component. Molecular formula C₁₉H₄₁NO₇S (MW 427.6 g/mol); classified as a mild anionic surfactant derived from the sulfonated methyl ester of myristic acid
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk; no major additional toxicity flags beyond the DEA component. Molecular formula C₁₉H₄₁NO₇S (MW 427.6 g/mol); classified as a mild anionic surfactant derived from the sulfonated methyl ester of myristic acid The EU classifies DEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is DEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
DEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate do in cosmetics?
DEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate functions as: Surfactant - cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 64131-36-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for DEA-Methyl Myristate Sulfonate?
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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