Is Lauramide/Myristamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Lauramide/Myristamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lauramide/Myristamide DEA
Also known as: EINECS 308-224-3
INCI: LAURAMIDE/MYRISTAMIDE DEA
Lauramide/Myristamide DEA (CAS 97926-10-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, foam booster, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, foam booster, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide;N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)tetradecanamide
InChIKey
WSDAEVSNKLTIOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR: safe as used, must not be combined with nitrosating agents
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauramide/Myristamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lauramide/Myristamide DEA.
Known Synonyms
EINECS 308-224-3
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Foamant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauramide/Myristamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Lauramide/Myristamide DEA EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauramide/Myristamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Lauramide/Myristamide DEA functions as: Surfactant, foam booster, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97926-10-8.
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