Is PALMAMIDE DEA safe in cosmetics?
PALMAMIDE DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: allowed.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PALMAMIDE DEA
Also known as: Caswell No. 674, Coconut oil fatty acids, ethoxylated monoethanolamide, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079006, Polyethoxyethanolamides of the natural fatty acids, Ethoxlylated cocoamides
PALMAMIDE DEA (CAS 68425-44-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max III/60. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
III/60
US US Status
allowed
US Notes
Allowed; FDA does not prohibit DEA-based surfactants but has issued guidance noting concerns about nitrosamine formation; CIR concluded diethanolamides are safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating and when free DEA levels do not exceed safe limits
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Emulsifier
Foamant
Surface modifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PALMAMIDE DEA.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-restricted
no-cas-assigned
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Caswell No. 674
Coconut oil fatty acids, ethoxylated monoethanolamide
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 079006
Polyethoxyethanolamides of the natural fatty acids
Ethoxlylated cocoamides
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PALMAMIDE DEA allowed in the EU?
PALMAMIDE DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: III/60. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PALMAMIDE DEA do in cosmetics?
PALMAMIDE DEA functions as: Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68425-44-5.
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