Lauraminopropylamine

INCI: LAURAMINOPROPYLAMINE

CAS Number
5538-95-4
Function
Hair conditioning, antistatic, intermediate in quaternary ammonium synthesis
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR prohibition; no standalone CIR monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

GHS H318 (causes serious eye damage); H410 (very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects); diamine structure raises irritation and sensitization flags; typically used as a chemical intermediate, not a finished-product ingredient โ€” any direct skin contact formulation would require robust justification

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauraminopropylamine safe in cosmetics?

GHS H318 (causes serious eye damage); H410 (very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects); diamine structure raises irritation and sensitization flags; typically used as a chemical intermediate, not a finished-product ingredient โ€” any direct skin contact formulation would require robust justification The EU classifies Lauraminopropylamine as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauraminopropylamine allowed in the EU?

Lauraminopropylamine EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauraminopropylamine do in cosmetics?

Lauraminopropylamine functions as: Hair conditioning, antistatic, intermediate in quaternary ammonium synthesis. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5538-95-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauraminopropylamine?

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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