Moderate Surfactant

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate

INCI: STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE

CAS Number
55819-53-9
Function
Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing (2014 QRA). 427 VCRP uses. Use up to 5%.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Effective conditioning amidoamine with sensitization concerns driven by DMAPA impurity. CIR safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing via QRA. Must control DMAPA <20 ppm. QRA acceptable in rinse-off conditioners at up to 5%.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Effective conditioning amidoamine with sensitization concerns driven by DMAPA impurity. CIR safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing via QRA. Must control DMAPA <20 ppm. QRA acceptable in rinse-off conditioners at up to 5%. The EU classifies Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate allowed in the EU?

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate do in cosmetics?

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate functions as: Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Emulsifier. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 55819-53-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate?

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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