Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
DEA (diethanolamine) can react with nitrosating agents to form potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines; must not be used with nitrosating systems; IARC Group 2B concern for DEA itself. Analog of cocamide DEA with mink oil fatty acid profile; provides rich lather and viscosity building in surfactant systems
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minkamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
DEA (diethanolamine) can react with nitrosating agents to form potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines; must not be used with nitrosating systems; IARC Group 2B concern for DEA itself. Analog of cocamide DEA with mink oil fatty acid profile; provides rich lather and viscosity building in surfactant systems The EU classifies Minkamide DEA as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Minkamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Minkamide DEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Minkamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Minkamide DEA functions as: Surfactant, foam booster/stabilizer, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-00-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Minkamide 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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