Lauramide DIPA

INCI: LAURAMIDE DIPA (LAURIC ACID DIISOPROPANOLAMIDE)

CAS Number
3088-31-1
Function
Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity controlling agent, emulsifying agent. Functions similarly to other lauric acid alkanolamides
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed. CIR has evaluated fatty acid alkanolamides as a class; DIPA variants share the safety profile of the broader group with attention to nitrosamine formation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Primary concern is potential nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating systems. The diisopropanolamine (DIPA) moiety is a secondary amine, making it susceptible to nitrosation. Must be formulated to keep nitrosamine levels below detectable limits. A fatty acid diisopropanolamide derived from lauric acid (coconut-derived). Provides foam stabilization, viscosity enhancement, and emulsification in aqueous surfactant systems. Similar in function to Lauramide DEA but uses diisopropanolami...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauramide DIPA safe in cosmetics?

Primary concern is potential nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating systems. The diisopropanolamine (DIPA) moiety is a secondary amine, making it susceptible to nitrosation. Must be formulated to keep nitrosamine levels below detectable limits. A fatty acid diisopropanolamide derived from lauric acid (coconut-derived). Provides foam stabilization, viscosity enhancement, and emulsification in aqueous surfactant systems. Similar in function to Lauramide DEA but uses diisopropanolami... The EU classifies Lauramide DIPA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauramide DIPA allowed in the EU?

Lauramide DIPA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauramide DIPA do in cosmetics?

Lauramide DIPA functions as: Surfactant (foam boosting), viscosity controlling agent, emulsifying agent. Functions similarly to other lauric acid alkanolamides. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3088-31-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauramide DIPA?

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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