Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL HYDROXYPROPYL C12-15 ALKOXYPROPYLAMINE OXIDE

CAS Number
Not assigned (polymer/mixture — CosIng listing only)
Function
Surfactant (cleansing), foam boosting, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not listed in 21 CFR 700.11–700.35 prohibited/restricted substances

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Amine oxide surfactant with potential mild skin/eye irritation in concentrated form; must be formulated with co-surfactants for mildness. No DEA-contamination concern.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?

Amine oxide surfactant with potential mild skin/eye irritation in concentrated form; must be formulated with co-surfactants for mildness. No DEA-contamination concern. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), foam boosting, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymer/mixture — CosIng listing only).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Hydroxypropyl C12-15 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide?

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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