Dimethyl Palmitamine

INCI: DIMETHYL PALMITAMINE

CAS Number
112-69-6
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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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; must comply with Annex III nitrosamine limits (< 50 µg/kg); avoid combination with nitrosating agents

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Palmitamine safe in cosmetics?

Secondary amine with nitrosamine formation potential; must comply with Annex III nitrosamine limits (< 50 µg/kg); avoid combination with nitrosating agents The EU classifies Dimethyl Palmitamine as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dimethyl Palmitamine allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl Palmitamine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl Palmitamine do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Palmitamine functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-69-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Palmitamine?

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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