Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA

INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOWAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
68140-08-9
Function
Surfactant — foam booster, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR 700; CIR imposes nitrosamine formation limits

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

N-Nitrosamine formation is the primary concern; BSE/TSE risk and free DEA release must be controlled; stearamide DEA shows low acute toxicity with oral LD50 >20 g/kg.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

N-Nitrosamine formation is the primary concern; BSE/TSE risk and free DEA release must be controlled; stearamide DEA shows low acute toxicity with oral LD50 >20 g/kg. The EU classifies Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA functions as: Surfactant — foam booster, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68140-08-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Tallowamide DEA?

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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