Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide

INCI: DIHYDROXYPROPYL N-METHYLLAURAMIDE

CAS Number
Not widely published (CosIng-listed)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited published toxicological data. For CPSR, supplier must provide acute oral/dermal toxicity, skin/eye irritation testing (OECD 404/405 or in vitro equivalents), mutagenicity (Ames), and use-level data. Confirm ocular irritation testing for leave-on vs. rinse-off distinction.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide safe in cosmetics?

Limited published toxicological data. For CPSR, supplier must provide acute oral/dermal toxicity, skin/eye irritation testing (OECD 404/405 or in vitro equivalents), mutagenicity (Ames), and use-level data. Confirm ocular irritation testing for leave-on vs. rinse-off distinction. The EU classifies Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide allowed in the EU?

Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (CosIng-listed).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxypropyl N-Methyllauramide?

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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