Moderate Preservative

Linoleamide DEA

INCI: LINOLEAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
56863-02-6
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 12%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA. FDA acknowledges NTP study findings linking DEA (not fatty acid amides) to cancer in laboratory animals but states no current reason for consumer alarm. Industry guidance recommends avoiding nitrosating agents. CIR concluded safe as used in 1986 and 2013. Canada permits with conditions when not combined with nitrosamine-forming agents.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Linoleamide DEA is CIR-assessed safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating and not combined with nitrosating agents. EU Annex III restricted due to nitrosamine formation risk (N-nitrosodiethanolamine/NDELA). Must not be used with nitrosating systems (sodium nitrite, Bronopol, formaldehyde-releasers). Max 0.5% secondary amine in finished product; max 5% in raw materials; max 50 ug/kg nitrosamines in raw materials. Primarily suitable for rinse-off formulations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu-restricted cir-approved nitrosamine-risk irritant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linoleamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Linoleamide DEA is CIR-assessed safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating and not combined with nitrosating agents. EU Annex III restricted due to nitrosamine formation risk (N-nitrosodiethanolamine/NDELA). Must not be used with nitrosating systems (sodium nitrite, Bronopol, formaldehyde-releasers). Max 0.5% secondary amine in finished product; max 5% in raw materials; max 50 ug/kg nitrosamines in raw materials. Primarily suitable for rinse-off formulations. The EU classifies Linoleamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Linoleamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Linoleamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 12%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Linoleamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Linoleamide DEA functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a Preservative in our database. CAS number: 56863-02-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Linoleamide DEA?

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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