Ricinoleamide DEA

INCI: RICINOLEAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
40716-42-5
Function
Foam boosting, viscosity controlling, antistatic
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe with qualifications — formulate to be non-irritating; free DEA levels must not exceed current use concentrations; must not form N-nitroso compounds

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Safety Data

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

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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

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Concern Level: Moderate

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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