Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

DEA‑Myristate

INCI: DEA-MYRISTATE

CAS Number
Not clearly defined as a separate INCI; myristamide DEA itself has specific identifiers, but “DEA‑Myristate” appears to be a naming variant or non‑standard description; CAS must be confirmed from supplier, and public consensus is lacking.
Function
Surfactant, foam booster, and possible skin/hair conditioning agent in both rinse-off and some leave-on products
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded that myristamide DEA is safe for use in rinse-off products, and in leave-on products at concentrations that limit free ethanolamines to 5%, with a maximum use concentration of 40%, provided nitrosamine formation is prevented.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

DEA-Myristate has CMR status concerns and nitrosamine formation potential; requires stringent scrutiny particularly in products for infants, pregnant women, or compromised skin.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEA‑Myristate safe in cosmetics?

DEA-Myristate has CMR status concerns and nitrosamine formation potential; requires stringent scrutiny particularly in products for infants, pregnant women, or compromised skin. The EU classifies DEA‑Myristate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is DEA‑Myristate allowed in the EU?

DEA‑Myristate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does DEA‑Myristate do in cosmetics?

DEA‑Myristate functions as: Surfactant, foam booster, and possible skin/hair conditioning agent in both rinse-off and some leave-on products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly defined as a separate INCI; myristamide DEA itself has specific identifiers, but “DEA‑Myristate” appears to be a naming variant or non‑standard description; CAS must be confirmed from supplier, and public consensus is lacking..

What is the Margin of Safety for DEA‑Myristate?

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.

Compliance Tools

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