MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE

CAS Number
3332-27-2
Function
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Surfactant - Hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status Permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Allowed โ€” not prohibited or restricted; amine oxides are widely accepted in cosmetics

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Expert Verdict

MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Surfactant - Hydrotrope It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted no-cas-assigned hair-conditioning surfactant needs-enrichment epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE safe in cosmetics?

MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Surfactant - Hydrotrope It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE allowed in the EU?

MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE do in cosmetics?

MYRISTYL/CETYL AMINE OXIDE functions as: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Surfactant - Hydrotrope. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3332-27-2.

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