TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate

INCI: TEA-LAUROYL METHYLAMINOPROPIONATE

CAS Number
89353-55-9
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant-Cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Contains secondary amine (methylamino group) โ€” elevated nitrosamine formation potential compared to primary amine derivatives; TEA adds a second nitrosamine concern layer; must not be used with nitrosating systems

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate safe in cosmetics?

Contains secondary amine (methylamino group) โ€” elevated nitrosamine formation potential compared to primary amine derivatives; TEA adds a second nitrosamine concern layer; must not be used with nitrosating systems The EU classifies TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate allowed in the EU?

TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant-Cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89353-55-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate?

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.

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