Is Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide
Also known as: Isooctadecanamide, N-(3-(4-oxido-4-morpholinyl)propyl)-, Isooctadecanamide, N-(3-(4-morpholinyl)propyl)-, N-oxide
INCI: ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE OXIDE
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide (CAS 123813-16-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing), hair conditioning, foam booster, hydrotrope. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing), hair conditioning, foam booster, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
16-methyl-N-[3-(4-oxidomorpholin-4-ium-4-yl)propyl]heptadecanamide
InChIKey
PEWFHTFASPEWFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR prohibition; no CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide.
Known Synonyms
Isooctadecanamide, N-(3-(4-oxido-4-morpholinyl)propyl)-
Isooctadecanamide, N-(3-(4-morpholinyl)propyl)-, N-oxide
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Foamant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Isostearamidopropyl Morpholine Oxide functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), hair conditioning, foam booster, hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 123813-16-1.
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