Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide

INCI: DIHYDROXYISOPROPYL PALMOYLPALMAMIDE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in searched databases
Function
Skin conditioning — pseudo-ceramide (palmitoyl chain analog)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR ceramide group assessment applies

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Palmitoyl chain length (C16) identical safety class to C8 pseudo-ceramide analog; verify identity and purity via supplier documentation.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide safe in cosmetics?

Palmitoyl chain length (C16) identical safety class to C8 pseudo-ceramide analog; verify identity and purity via supplier documentation. The EU classifies Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide allowed in the EU?

Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide functions as: Skin conditioning — pseudo-ceramide (palmitoyl chain analog). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in searched databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide?

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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