Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine

INCI: LAURAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

CAS Number
3179-80-4
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

DMAPA impurity is the primary safety concern; CIR mandates formulation to be non-sensitizing per quantitative risk assessment; DMAPA at 0.01% in raw material showed no sensitization, but at 0.5% may cause sensitization; manufacturers urged to minimize DMAPA and related sensitizing impurities

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?

DMAPA impurity is the primary safety concern; CIR mandates formulation to be non-sensitizing per quantitative risk assessment; DMAPA at 0.01% in raw material showed no sensitization, but at 0.5% may cause sensitization; manufacturers urged to minimize DMAPA and related sensitizing impurities The EU classifies Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine?

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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