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Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine

INCI: BEHENAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine (CAS 60270-33-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning. NOAEL 15 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.

CAS Number
60270-33-9
Function
Antistatic, Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Chemistry & Identifiers

Formula
C27H56N2O
MW
424.7 g/mol
EC Number
262-134-8
PubChem CID
108912
IUPAC Name
N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]docosanamide
InChIKey
MNAZHGAWPCLLGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 2019: 24 fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamines safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine - available to Pro subscribers.

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 15 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 60 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH

Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment

Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.

ECHA REACH Registration

European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.

Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No

Additional Ingredient Properties

3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.

emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.32-0.48", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "behenyl_alcohol,lactic_acid", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "12-32", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "68-88", "electrolyte_tolerance": "low", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "3.0-6.5", "viscosity_building_contribution": …
hair_conditioning
{"cas_number": "60270-33-9", "ingredient_class": "cationic_conditioner", "chemical_type": "quaternary_ammonium", "charge_density_meq_g": "medium", "substantivity_to_hair": "excellent", "deposition_from_shampoo": "no", "deposition_from_conditioner": "yes", "conditioning_mechanism": "electrostatic_film_forming", "hair_penetration": "cuticle", "molecular_weight_effect_on_penetration": "long_chain", "…
surfactant
{"cas_number": "60270-33-3", "surfactant_type": "cationic", "chemical_class": "amine_oxide", "charge_at_use_ph": "positive", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.03326880704717504", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "54", "foam_quality": "minimal", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "47", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "4.043788287923578", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "poor", "sebum_removal_efficie…

Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent Emulsifier

Expert Verdict

Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine - available to Pro subscribers.

Regulatory Flags

ALLERGEN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?

Safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing per CIR 2019. Critical: DMAPA impurity ≤0.01%, pH 3.5-5.5, avoid nitrosamine formation. Max reported use: 3% in conditioners. The EU classifies Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?

Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Antistatic, Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60270-33-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine is 15 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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