Polyhydroxystearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

INCI: POLYHYDROXYSTEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

CAS Number
Not readily available (class-specific CAS; member of the fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine family)
Function
Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR Panel has assessed the broader fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine class

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

DMAPA impurity control is mandatory. DMAPA at greater than 0.01% in raw material may cause sensitization. Amidoamine at greater than 0.5% in raw material may also pose risk. Requires supplier CoA confirming DMAPA levels and a QRA for each finished product.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polyhydroxystearamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?

DMAPA impurity control is mandatory. DMAPA at greater than 0.01% in raw material may cause sensitization. Amidoamine at greater than 0.5% in raw material may also pose risk. Requires supplier CoA confirming DMAPA levels and a QRA for each finished product. The EU classifies Polyhydroxystearamidopropyl Dimethylamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Polyhydroxystearamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Polyhydroxystearamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?

Polyhydroxystearamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available (class-specific CAS; member of the fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine family).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polyhydroxystearamidopropyl Dimethylamine?

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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