Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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