Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally mild; amine oxides can be irritating at high concentrations; potential for residual free amine; animal-derived origin. Amine oxide surfactant with foam-boosting and thickening capabilities; compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants; mink oil chain provides added conditioning vs. coco-based analogs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minkamidopropylamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Generally mild; amine oxides can be irritating at high concentrations; potential for residual free amine; animal-derived origin. Amine oxide surfactant with foam-boosting and thickening capabilities; compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants; mink oil chain provides added conditioning vs. coco-based analogs The EU classifies Minkamidopropylamine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Minkamidopropylamine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Minkamidopropylamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Minkamidopropylamine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Minkamidopropylamine Oxide functions as: Surfactant (amphoteric), foam booster, hair conditioning, viscosity modifier, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-02-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Minkamidopropylamine Oxide?
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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