Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA

INCI: DEOXYPHYTANTRIYL PALMITAMIDE MEA

CAS Number
Not assigned — described as 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2,3-Hexadecanediol + Palmitamide MEA
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (ceramide-like lipid complex)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes YELLOW

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ceramide-like lipid complex approved for hair and skin conditioning with established safety profile in cosmetic formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA safe in cosmetics?

Ceramide-like lipid complex approved for hair and skin conditioning with established safety profile in cosmetic formulations. The EU classifies Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA allowed in the EU?

Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA do in cosmetics?

Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (ceramide-like lipid complex). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned — described as 3,7,11,15-Tetramethyl-2,3-Hexadecanediol + Palmitamide MEA.

What is the Margin of Safety for Deoxyphytantriyl Palmitamide MEA?

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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