Is Oleamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Oleamine Oxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Oleamine Oxide
INCI: OLEAMINE OXIDE
Oleamine Oxide (CAS 14351-50-9 [^1_8]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, surfactant, foam boosting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, surfactant, foam boosting
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-permitted; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Oleamine Oxide.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Oleamine Oxide — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oleamine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Oleamine Oxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oleamine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Oleamine Oxide functions as: Antistatic, surfactant, foam boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 14351-50-9 [^1_8].
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