Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate

INCI: RICE BRAN OIL DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL ESTERS LACTATE [^1_12]

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex transesterification product) [^1_12]
Function
Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying (cationic surfactant) [^1_5]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions [^1_5]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cationic character: dimethylaminoethyl moiety makes this a cationic surfactant — known for higher irritation potential vs. non-ionic emulsifiers. Incompatible with anionic surfactants. pH-dependent performance (protonation of amine group). Monitor ocular irritation data [^1_5]

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Cationic character: dimethylaminoethyl moiety makes this a cationic surfactant — known for higher irritation potential vs. non-ionic emulsifiers. Incompatible with anionic surfactants. pH-dependent performance (protonation of amine group). Monitor ocular irritation data [^1_5] The EU classifies Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate allowed in the EU?

Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate do in cosmetics?

Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate functions as: Surfactant–cleansing, surfactant–emulsifying (cationic surfactant) [^1_5]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex transesterification product) [^1_12].

What is the Margin of Safety for Rice Bran Oil Dimethylaminoethyl Esters Lactate?

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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