Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Foam-boosting properties make it primarily a hair-care ingredient. Verify free amine content in specifications. At very high concentrations, may cause mild irritation. No major safety flags at typical cosmetic use levels
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearamine Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Foam-boosting properties make it primarily a hair-care ingredient. Verify free amine content in specifications. At very high concentrations, may cause mild irritation. No major safety flags at typical cosmetic use levels The EU classifies Stearamine Oxide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Stearamine Oxide allowed in the EU?
Stearamine Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearamine Oxide do in cosmetics?
Stearamine Oxide functions as: Antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant (foam boosting, hydrotrope). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2571-88-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Stearamine Oxide?
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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