Decyltetradecylamine Oxide

INCI: DECYLTETRADECYLAMINE OXIDE

CAS Number
Not uniquely confirmed (molecular formula C₂₆H₅₅NO per PubChem)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin and eye irritation at higher concentrations; nitrosamine impurity concern due to amine oxide trace secondary amines susceptible to nitrosation; requires nitrosamine testing per EU SCCS guidelines.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyltetradecylamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin and eye irritation at higher concentrations; nitrosamine impurity concern due to amine oxide trace secondary amines susceptible to nitrosation; requires nitrosamine testing per EU SCCS guidelines. The EU classifies Decyltetradecylamine Oxide as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Decyltetradecylamine Oxide allowed in the EU?

Decyltetradecylamine Oxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Decyltetradecylamine Oxide do in cosmetics?

Decyltetradecylamine Oxide functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely confirmed (molecular formula C₂₆H₅₅NO per PubChem).

What is the Margin of Safety for Decyltetradecylamine Oxide?

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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