Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrosamine formation risk; free DEA is a potential carcinogen (NTP); EU prohibition on free DEA makes this ingredient practically unusable in EU market; CIR restricts leave-on use to concentrations limiting free ethanolamine release to ≤5%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauramide/Myristamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Nitrosamine formation risk; free DEA is a potential carcinogen (NTP); EU prohibition on free DEA makes this ingredient practically unusable in EU market; CIR restricts leave-on use to concentrations limiting free ethanolamine release to ≤5% The EU classifies Lauramide/Myristamide DEA as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lauramide/Myristamide DEA?
adequate 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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