Is Ricinoleamide MIPA safe in cosmetics?
Ricinoleamide MIPA has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ricinoleamide MIPA
INCI: RICINOLEAMIDE MIPA
Ricinoleamide MIPA (CAS 20457-76-5 (monoisopropanolamide of ricinoleic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Foam boosting, viscosity increasing, antistatic, hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
20457-76-5 (monoisopropanolamide of ricinoleic acid)
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Function
Foam boosting, viscosity increasing, antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used — reviewed as part of alkyl amide MIPA ingredients; formulate to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ricinoleamide MIPA allowed in the EU?
Ricinoleamide MIPA EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ricinoleamide MIPA do in cosmetics?
Ricinoleamide MIPA functions as: Foam boosting, viscosity increasing, antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20457-76-5 (monoisopropanolamide of ricinoleic acid).
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