Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine

INCI: DIMETHYL LAUROYL LYSINE

CAS Number
150067-87-1 (Nε,Nε-dimethyl-Nα-lauroyl-L-lysine)
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, pigment surface treatment
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed amino acid alkyl amides (115 ingredients) and concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; inhalation exposure should be assessed in pressed powder products

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; inhalation exposure should be assessed in pressed powder products The EU classifies Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, pigment surface treatment. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 150067-87-1 (Nε,Nε-dimethyl-Nα-lauroyl-L-lysine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Lauroyl Lysine?

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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