Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA

INCI: SHEA BUTTERAMIDE/CASTORAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (mixture of diethanolamides from shea butter and castor oil fatty acids)
Function
Viscosity increasing agent (aqueous), surfactant-foam booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; CIR Expert Panel assessed diethanolamides as safe with concentration limits and nitrosamine formation caveats

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Nitrosamine formation risk — EU Annex III mandates max secondary amine 0.5%, no use with nitrosating systems, keep in nitrite-free containers. DEA content — some jurisdictions (e.g., ASEAN) further restrict DEA-containing ingredients. Must test for free DEA and NDEA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA safe in cosmetics?

Nitrosamine formation risk — EU Annex III mandates max secondary amine 0.5%, no use with nitrosating systems, keep in nitrite-free containers. DEA content — some jurisdictions (e.g., ASEAN) further restrict DEA-containing ingredients. Must test for free DEA and NDEA (N-nitrosodiethanolamine) The EU classifies Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA allowed in the EU?

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

What does Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA do in cosmetics?

Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA functions as: Viscosity increasing agent (aqueous), surfactant-foam booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (mixture of diethanolamides from shea butter and castor oil fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA?

not established 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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