Is Isostearamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Isostearamide MEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isostearamide MEA
INCI: ISOSTEARAMIDE MEA
Isostearamide MEA (CAS 67799-04-6 (verify via CosIng; search results reference this ingredient but did not display CAS directly)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam booster - same functional. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
67799-04-6 (verify via CosIng; search results reference this ingredient but did not display CAS directly)
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Function
Antistatic agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam booster - same functional class as the DEA variant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; no specific prohibition.
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Isostearamide MEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Isostearamide MEA functions as: Antistatic agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam booster - same functional class as the DEA variant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67799-04-6 (verify via CosIng; search results reference this ingredient but did not display CAS directly).
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