Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA

INCI: PALMITOYLOXYCAPROYL PALMITOYLOXYCAPRAMIDE MEA

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting, humectant (pseudo-ceramide / ceramide-mimetic)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not FDA-restricted; no CIR monograph. Ceramide-class ingredients generally recognized as safe.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

MEA component requires nitrosamine contamination testing per EU SCCS guidelines. Confirm supplier certificate for DEA/TEA-free and nitrosamine-free status.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA safe in cosmetics?

MEA component requires nitrosamine contamination testing per EU SCCS guidelines. Confirm supplier certificate for DEA/TEA-free and nitrosamine-free status. The EU classifies Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA allowed in the EU?

Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA do in cosmetics?

Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting, humectant (pseudo-ceramide / ceramide-mimetic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Palmitoyloxycaproyl Palmitoyloxycapramide MEA?

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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