Moderate Surfactant

Lauramide MIPA

INCI: LAURAMIDE MIPA

CAS Number
142-54-1
Function
Foam Booster, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Viscosity Controller
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2025 safe as used - 485 formulations, predominantly rinse-off

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe as used in rinse-off formulations (93%+ of uses); however, positive sensitization in guinea pig maximization testing (>30% of animals) and structural analog data weaken safety basis for leave-on applications. Standard nitrosamine precautions required for all MIPA ingredients.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

CONTROVERSIAL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauramide MIPA safe in cosmetics?

Safe as used in rinse-off formulations (93%+ of uses); however, positive sensitization in guinea pig maximization testing (>30% of animals) and structural analog data weaken safety basis for leave-on applications. Standard nitrosamine precautions required for all MIPA ingredients. The EU classifies Lauramide MIPA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauramide MIPA allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lauramide MIPA do in cosmetics?

Lauramide MIPA functions as: Foam Booster, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Viscosity Controller. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 142-54-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauramide 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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