Dimethyl Myristamine

INCI: DIMETHYL MYRISTAMINE

CAS Number
112-75-4
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. <50 µg/kg
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR assessed as safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Secondary amine with nitrosamine formation potential; nitrosamine content must be <50 µg/kg per Annex III; avoid co-formulation with nitrosating agents

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Myristamine safe in cosmetics?

Secondary amine with nitrosamine formation potential; nitrosamine content must be <50 µg/kg per Annex III; avoid co-formulation with nitrosating agents The EU classifies Dimethyl Myristamine as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethyl Myristamine allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl Myristamine EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: <50 µg/kg. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl Myristamine do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Myristamine functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-75-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Myristamine?

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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