Is Ricinoleamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Ricinoleamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ricinoleamide DEA
Also known as: 9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, (9Z,12R)-, EINECS 255-051-3, (9Z,12R)-12-Hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadec-9-enamide, UNII-5315UY0MUM
INCI: RICINOLEAMIDE DEA
Ricinoleamide DEA (CAS 40716-42-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Foam boosting, viscosity controlling, antistatic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Foam boosting, viscosity controlling, antistatic
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ricinoleamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Foamant
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ricinoleamide DEA.
Known Synonyms
9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, (9Z,12R)-
EINECS 255-051-3
(9Z,12R)-12-Hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadec-9-enamide
UNII-5315UY0MUM
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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