Lauryl Malamide

INCI: LAURYL MALAMIDE

CAS Number
Not established in standard databases — verify with raw-material supplier CoA
Function
Skin conditioning agent; hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not listed in 21 CFR 700 (prohibited) or 21 CFR 250 (restricted); subject to MoCRA general safety provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited ingredient-specific toxicological data. CIR reviewed the broader amino acid alkyl amides family and concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Surfactant-class irritation is the primary concern; standalone MoS calculation not available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauryl Malamide safe in cosmetics?

Very limited ingredient-specific toxicological data. CIR reviewed the broader amino acid alkyl amides family and concluded safe when formulated to be non-irritating. Surfactant-class irritation is the primary concern; standalone MoS calculation not available. The EU classifies Lauryl Malamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lauryl Malamide allowed in the EU?

Lauryl Malamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lauryl Malamide do in cosmetics?

Lauryl Malamide functions as: Skin conditioning agent; hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in standard databases — verify with raw-material supplier CoA.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lauryl Malamide?

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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