Is Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA
INCI: SHEA BUTTERAMIDE/CASTORAMIDE DEA
Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA (CAS Not publicly assigned (mixture of diethanolamides from shea butter and castor oil fatty acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity increasing agent (aqueous), surfactant-foam booster. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (mixture of diethanolamides from shea butter and castor oil fatty acids)
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Function
Viscosity increasing agent (aqueous), surfactant-foam booster
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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