Oleamidopropylamine Oxide

INCI: OLEAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE

CAS Number
25159-40-4 [^1_1]
Function
Surfactant, foam boosting, hair conditioning, antistatic, hydrotrope, cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-permitted cosmetic ingredient; listed in VCRP; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

GHS raw material: H302/H315/H318/H400 causes serious eye damage at concentrate; very toxic to aquatic life; must dilute appropriately

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oleamidopropylamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?

GHS raw material: H302/H315/H318/H400 causes serious eye damage at concentrate; very toxic to aquatic life; must dilute appropriately The EU classifies Oleamidopropylamine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Oleamidopropylamine Oxide allowed in the EU?

Oleamidopropylamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Oleamidopropylamine Oxide do in cosmetics?

Oleamidopropylamine Oxide functions as: Surfactant, foam boosting, hair conditioning, antistatic, hydrotrope, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25159-40-4 [^1_1].

What is the Margin of Safety for Oleamidopropylamine Oxide?

adequate 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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