Is DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate safe in cosmetics?
DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate
INCI: DEA-METHYL MYRISTATE SULFONATE
DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate (CAS Not established in major public cosmetic/toxicology databases under this exact name; CAS would need to be determined from supplier and may not exist as a defined substance in EU inventories (data gap).) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anionic surfactant / cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not established in major public cosmetic/toxicology databases under this exact name; CAS would need to be determined from supplier and may not exist as a defined substance in EU inventories (data gap).
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Function
Anionic surfactant / cleansing agent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific regulatory listing or CIR review. Falls under generic considerations for DEA-containing surfactants with potential nitrosamine formation. FDA has expressed concerns about DEA ingredients but has not issued ingredient-specific bans.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate allowed in the EU?
DEA‑Methyl Myristate Sulfonate EU regulatory status: permitted. 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: Anionic surfactant / cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in major public cosmetic/toxicology databases under this exact name; CAS would need to be determined from supplier and may not exist as a defined substance in EU inventories (data gap)..
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