Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
10 study endpoints found for Soyamide DEA. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | >750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | ca.50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | rat | dermal | REACH |
| NOAEL | >750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | ca.50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | code:3543 | dermal | REACH |
| NOAEL | ca.50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | rat | dermal | REACH |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOEL | 0.1 other | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | ca.50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | rat | dermal | REACH |
| LOAEL | ca.100 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | code:3543 | dermal | REACH |
| NOAEL | ca.50 mg/kg bw/day | dermal | code:3543 | dermal | REACH |
Expert Verdict
CRITICAL: DEA compound — nitrosamine formation risk. EU mandates ≤0.5% secondary amine, prohibits use with nitrosating systems; store in nitrite-free containers; must test for NDELA; some markets/retailers actively avoiding DEA ingredients
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soyamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
CRITICAL: DEA compound — nitrosamine formation risk. EU mandates ≤0.5% secondary amine, prohibits use with nitrosating systems; store in nitrite-free containers; must test for NDELA; some markets/retailers actively avoiding DEA ingredients The EU classifies Soyamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Soyamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Soyamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Soyamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Soyamide DEA functions as: Emulsion stabiliser, foam booster, viscosity controlling, surfactant-cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68425-47-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Soyamide 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.
What is the NOAEL for Soyamide DEA?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Soyamide DEA is >750 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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