Sesamide DEA

INCI: SESAMIDE DEA [^1_7]

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; falls under CIR diethanolamide review group [^1_7]
Function
Surfactant – foam boosting; viscosity increasing agent [^1_8][^1_7]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe as used when formulated to be nonirritating and free DEA does not exceed safe levels; must not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds can form [^1_9][^1_7]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk — must not be combined with nitrosating agents; free DEA levels must be monitored; EU restricts secondary amines in cosmetics [^1_9][^1_7]

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sesamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk — must not be combined with nitrosating agents; free DEA levels must be monitored; EU restricts secondary amines in cosmetics [^1_9][^1_7] The EU classifies Sesamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sesamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Sesamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sesamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Sesamide DEA functions as: Surfactant – foam boosting; viscosity increasing agent [^1_8][^1_7]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; falls under CIR diethanolamide review group [^1_7].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sesamide 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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