Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Lower nitrosamine risk compared to DEA variant since MEA is a primary amine, but contamination with diethanolamine during synthesis is possible. Manufacturers must verify absence of DEA impurities.. Preferred replacement for DEA-based amides in formulations targeting cleaner safety profiles. Provides comparable foam stabilization and viscosity building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Lower nitrosamine risk compared to DEA variant since MEA is a primary amine, but contamination with diethanolamine during synthesis is possible. Manufacturers must verify absence of DEA impurities.. Preferred replacement for DEA-based amides in formulations targeting cleaner safety profiles. Provides comparable foam stabilization and viscosity building. The EU classifies Isostearamide MEA as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearamide 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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