Is Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine
Also known as: Dodecanamide, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-, N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)dodecanamide, N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)lauramide, N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-dodecanamidopropyl)amine, N,N-Dimethyl-(3-dodecylamidopropyl)amine (+9 more)
INCI: LAURAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine (CAS 3179-80-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H315, H317, H318, H400, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]dodecanamide
InChIKey
TWMFGCHRALXDAR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; CIR: safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing (QRA recommended)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Dodecanamide, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-
N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)dodecanamide
N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)lauramide
N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-dodecanamidopropyl)amine
N,N-Dimethyl-(3-dodecylamidopropyl)amine
Dodecanoylamidopropyldimethylamine
EINECS 221-661-3
Lauramidopropyldimethylamine
Lauric 3-dimethylaminopropylamide
Lauroyl(dimethyl amino propyl)amine
N-Lauroyl-3-(dimethylamino)propylamine
Lexamine L 13
NSC 79892
UNII-FS588RR72J
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3179-80-4.
Is Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine used outside cosmetics?
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H315, H317, H318, H400, H411) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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