Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL BISPALMITAMIDE MEA

CAS Number
Not listed in CosIng
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (pseudoceramide with C16 palmitic chains)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

MEA moiety presents potential nitrosamine risk; limited published irritation or sensitization data available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA safe in cosmetics?

MEA moiety presents potential nitrosamine risk; limited published irritation or sensitization data available. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA allowed in the EU?

Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA do in cosmetics?

Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (pseudoceramide with C16 palmitic chains). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not listed in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MEA?

not established 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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