Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Similar to MEA - lower nitrosamine risk than DEA variants. MIPA is a primary amine. Verify absence of secondary amine impurities.. MIPA = monoisopropanolamine. Provides rich, stable foam and effective thickening. Generally considered the safest of the three alkanolamine variants (DEA/MEA/MIPA).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearamide MIPA safe in cosmetics?
Similar to MEA - lower nitrosamine risk than DEA variants. MIPA is a primary amine. Verify absence of secondary amine impurities.. MIPA = monoisopropanolamine. Provides rich, stable foam and effective thickening. Generally considered the safest of the three alkanolamine variants (DEA/MEA/MIPA). The EU classifies Isostearamide MIPA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isostearamide MIPA allowed in the EU?
Isostearamide MIPA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearamide MIPA do in cosmetics?
Isostearamide MIPA functions as: Antistatic, foam boosting, surfactant, viscosity controlling. Also functions as conditioner, emulsifier, emollient, and lubricant in shampoos, creams, and lotions.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55738-53-9 (EINECS: 259-782-9); an alternate CAS 152848-22-1 also appears in some databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isostearamide MIPA?
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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