Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Critical: N-nitrosamine formation risk when combined with nitrosating agents; free DEA must be strictly controlled; EU restricts secondary amine content to max 0.5% in raw material and nitrosamine content to max 50 μg/kg
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ricinoleamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Critical: N-nitrosamine formation risk when combined with nitrosating agents; free DEA must be strictly controlled; EU restricts secondary amine content to max 0.5% in raw material and nitrosamine content to max 50 μg/kg The EU classifies Ricinoleamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ricinoleamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Ricinoleamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ricinoleamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Ricinoleamide DEA functions as: Foam boosting, viscosity controlling, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 40716-42-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ricinoleamide DEA?
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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