TEA-Myristaminopropionate

INCI: TEA-MYRISTAMINOPROPIONATE

CAS Number
61791-98-8
Function
Amphoteric surfactant, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Foam Boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; limited reported uses in VCRP

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains secondary amine in structure โ€” elevated nitrosamine formation risk compared to simple TEA fatty acid salts; requires strict nitrite-free storage and formulation

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TEA-Myristaminopropionate safe in cosmetics?

Contains secondary amine in structure โ€” elevated nitrosamine formation risk compared to simple TEA fatty acid salts; requires strict nitrite-free storage and formulation The EU classifies TEA-Myristaminopropionate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is TEA-Myristaminopropionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does TEA-Myristaminopropionate do in cosmetics?

TEA-Myristaminopropionate functions as: Amphoteric surfactant, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Foam Boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61791-98-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for TEA-Myristaminopropionate?

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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