Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Primary concern is nitrosamine formation when in contact with nitrosating agents. DEA itself is a suspected carcinogen. Strict manufacturing controls required.. Excellent foam stabilizer and viscosity builder in surfactant systems. Industry trend is to replace DEA-based ingredients with MEA or MIPA variants due to nitrosamine concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Primary concern is nitrosamine formation when in contact with nitrosating agents. DEA itself is a suspected carcinogen. Strict manufacturing controls required.. Excellent foam stabilizer and viscosity builder in surfactant systems. Industry trend is to replace DEA-based ingredients with MEA or MIPA variants due to nitrosamine concerns. The EU classifies Isostearamide DEA as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isostearamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Isostearamide DEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Isostearamide DEA functions as: Antistatic agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52794-79-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearamide DEA?
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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