Good Emollient

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA

INCI: MYRISTOYL/PALMITOYL OXOSTEARAMIDE/ARACHAMIDE MEA

CAS Number
1271738-25-0
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, barrier restoration
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR ethanolamide review (2015) covers 28 MEA/DEA amides and found them safe in present practices when formulated to be nonirritating and when free ethanolamine ≤5%, with max 17% use in leave-on products. Should not be used where N-nitroso compounds may form.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic pseudoceramide that mimics stratum corneum lipid structure with safety inferred from CIR ethanolamide class, but lacks ingredient-specific safety dossier, dermal penetration, or sensitization data.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic pseudoceramide that mimics stratum corneum lipid structure with safety inferred from CIR ethanolamide class, but lacks ingredient-specific safety dossier, dermal penetration, or sensitization data. The EU classifies Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA allowed in the EU?

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA do in cosmetics?

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, barrier restoration. It is classified as a Emollient in our database. CAS number: 1271738-25-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide MEA?

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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