Is Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?
Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Also known as: EINECS 273-187-1, Dimethylaminopropyl mink fatty acids amide, (3-Minkamidopropyl)dimethylamine
INCI: MINKAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE
Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine (CAS 68953-11-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, emulsifier, surfactant (cationic when protonated), superfatting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, emulsifier, surfactant (cationic when protonated), superfatting agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - CIR reviewed fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamines and concluded safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
EINECS 273-187-1
Dimethylaminopropyl mink fatty acids amide
(3-Minkamidopropyl)dimethylamine
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?
Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?
Minkamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Antistatic, emulsifier, surfactant (cationic when protonated), superfatting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68953-11-7.
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