Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential skin drying at high concentrations; nitrosamine formation risk with nitrosating agents; DEA impurity control mandatory
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA-Laurate/Myristate safe in cosmetics?
Potential skin drying at high concentrations; nitrosamine formation risk with nitrosating agents; DEA impurity control mandatory The EU classifies TEA-Laurate/Myristate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is TEA-Laurate/Myristate allowed in the EU?
TEA-Laurate/Myristate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does TEA-Laurate/Myristate do in cosmetics?
TEA-Laurate/Myristate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing), emulsifier (combined C12/C14 soap blend). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS (mixture of TEA-Laurate [4499-04-7] and TEA-Myristate [3046-76-0]).
What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Laurate/Myristate?
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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