Dibehenyl Methylamine

INCI: DIBEHENYL METHYLAMINE

CAS Number
21245-01-2
Function
Antistatic agent, emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR prohibition; however, FDA monitors nitrosamine contamination in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk โ€” secondary amine can react with nitrosating agents to form N-nitrosamines (potentially carcinogenic); formulation must exclude nitrosating systems; batch-level nitrosamine testing mandatory for EU compliance

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dibehenyl Methylamine safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk โ€” secondary amine can react with nitrosating agents to form N-nitrosamines (potentially carcinogenic); formulation must exclude nitrosating systems; batch-level nitrosamine testing mandatory for EU compliance The EU classifies Dibehenyl Methylamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dibehenyl Methylamine allowed in the EU?

Dibehenyl Methylamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dibehenyl Methylamine do in cosmetics?

Dibehenyl Methylamine functions as: Antistatic agent, emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 21245-01-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dibehenyl Methylamine?

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.

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