Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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
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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