Lanolinamide DEA

INCI: LANOLINAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
20457-75-4
Function
Surfactant – foam booster; viscosity controlling agent; emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted with caution — CIR assessed DEA-containing cocamides and related compounds; safe when formulated to avoid nitrosamine contamination (DEA itself limited)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Primary concern is nitrosamine formation — DEA reacts with nitrosating agents to form NDELA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine), a known carcinogen; EU restricts co-formulation with nitrosating systems; finished product must be tested negative for nitrosamines; declining use in modern formulations due to regulatory pressure

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lanolinamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Primary concern is nitrosamine formation — DEA reacts with nitrosating agents to form NDELA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine), a known carcinogen; EU restricts co-formulation with nitrosating systems; finished product must be tested negative for nitrosamines; declining use in modern formulations due to regulatory pressure The EU classifies Lanolinamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lanolinamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Lanolinamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lanolinamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Lanolinamide DEA functions as: Surfactant – foam booster; viscosity controlling agent; emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20457-75-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lanolinamide 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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