Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

PALMAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
68425-44-5
Function
Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Restricted
EU Max Conc. III/60
🇺🇸 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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Expert Verdict

PALMAMIDE DEA is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: III/60.

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Concern Level: Medium

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-restricted no-cas-assigned surfactant needs-enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PALMAMIDE DEA safe in cosmetics?

PALMAMIDE DEA is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling It is restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation. Restriction: III/60. The EU classifies PALMAMIDE DEA as "Restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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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