Is DEA‑Myristate safe in cosmetics?
DEA‑Myristate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA‑Myristate
INCI: DEA-MYRISTATE
DEA‑Myristate (CAS Not clearly defined as a separate INCI; myristamide DEA itself has specific identifiers, but “DEA‑Myristate” appears to be a naming variant or non‑standard description; CAS must be confirmed from supplier, and public consensus is lacking.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, foam booster, and possible skin/hair conditioning agent in both. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not clearly defined as a separate INCI; myristamide DEA itself has specific identifiers, but “DEA‑Myristate” appears to be a naming variant or non‑standard description; CAS must be confirmed from supplier, and public consensus is lacking.
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Function
Surfactant, foam booster, and possible skin/hair conditioning agent in both rinse-off and some leave-on products
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded that myristamide DEA is safe for use in rinse-off products, and in leave-on products at concentrations that limit free ethanolamines to 5%, with a maximum use concentration of 40%, provided nitrosamine formation is prevented.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA‑Myristate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA‑Myristate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEA‑Myristate allowed in the EU?
DEA‑Myristate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DEA‑Myristate do in cosmetics?
DEA‑Myristate functions as: Surfactant, foam booster, and possible skin/hair conditioning agent in both rinse-off and some leave-on products. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly defined as a separate INCI; myristamide DEA itself has specific identifiers, but “DEA‑Myristate” appears to be a naming variant or non‑standard description; CAS must be confirmed from supplier, and public consensus is lacking..
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